Punjab Municipal Act 1911 PDF

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PUNJABMUNICIPALACT1911
Contents
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Subject
CHAPTER1
(PRELIMINARY)
Titles,ExtentandCommencement
RepealSavingClause
Definitions
5
6
Specification of local areas to be smaller Urban Areas or

Transitional Areas and Constitution of Municipal Councils
andNagarPanchayats
AlterationoflimitsofMunicipality
Section6[OmittedbyAct11of1994.]
Section7[OmittedbyAct11of1994]
Reservationofseats
8A
Reservationofofficespresidents
10
11
12
CompositionofMunicipalities
13
Durationofmunicpalities
13A
Power of State Government to direct holding of general

election1
14
Dissolutionofmunicipalities
15
Resignationofmemberofcommittee
16
Powersofthestategovernmentastoremovalofmembers
17
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18
Incorporationofcommittee
http://punjabrevenue.nic.in/municipal_act1.htm
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Officers,ServantsandMemberstobePublicServants
20
ElectionofPresidentandVicePresident
21
22
23
24
1termofofficeofPresidentandVicePresident
Resignation[orremoval]2ofPresidentandVicePresident
CasualvacanciesinofficeofPresidentorVicePresident
Notificationofelectionandoathoraffirmationofallegiance
25
Timesofholdingmeetings
26
Ordinaryandspecialmeeting
27
Quorum
28
Chairmanofmeeting
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
Voteofmajoritydecisive
Recordandpublicationorproceedings
ByeLaws
Delegation of certain powers and functions of State
Government
Delegationofcertainpowersandfunctionsofcommittees
Appointmentofwardssubcommittees
ExtraordinarypowersofPresidentorVicePresidentincase
ofemergency
Jointcommittees
Vacanciesandirregularitiesnottoinvalidateproceedings
Constitutionofmunicipalservices
Employmentofotherofficersandservants
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Powerstodemandpunishmentordismissal
42
Powertopreventextravaganceinestablishments
43
Pensions,leaveallowancesandprovidentfund
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45
46
47
48
49
50
Pension,etc.incaseofservicepartlyundertheGovernment
andpartlyundercommittee
Noticebeforedischarge
Authoritytocontract
Modeofexecutingcontractandtransferofproperty
Penaltyonmember,officerorservantbeinginterestedinany
contractmadewithacommittee
Suitsagainstcommitteeanditsofficers
Liabilityofmembersofthecommittee
CHAPTERIIIA9
(FUNCTIONSOFTHEMUNICIPALITIES)
50A
50B
Generalpowersofmunicipalities
Powersandauthoritiesofmunicipalities
CHAPTERIV
(MUNICIPALFUNDANDPROPERTY)
51
52
53
54
Constitutionofmunicipalfund
Applicationoffund
Paymentofsalarytopresidentoutoffunds
Custodyofmunicipalfund
55
Investmentofsame
56
Propertyvestedincommittee
57
58
59
60
Managementofpublicinstitutions
Acquisitionofland
Transfertogovernmentofpropertyvestingincommittee
SavingofActXIof1879
CHAPTERV
(TAXATION)
61
Taxeswhichmaybeimposed
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62A
63
64
65
66
67
68
68A
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
78A
79B
79
80
81
81A
Proceduretoimposetaxes
PowerofGovernmentintaxation
Preparationofassessmentlist
Publicationandcompletionofassessmentlist
Publicnoticeoftimefixedforrevisingassessmentlist
Settlementoflists
Furtheramendmentsofassessmentlist
Preparationofnewassessmentlist
Powertoamendassessmentlistincertaincases
Taxnotinvalidfordefectofform
Powerofthecommitteeinregardtotaxes
PowersoftheStateGovernmentinregardtotaxes
Remissionoftaxonunoccupiedimmovableproperty:
Duty of furnishing true information regarding liability to
municipaltaxation
Noticetobegiventothecommitteeofalltransfersoftitleof
personprimarilyliabletopaymentofpropertytax
Powerofentryforthepurposeofvaluationortaxation
Powertoexaminearticleliabletooctroi
Powertosearchwhereoctroiisleviable
Power to fix octroi or terminal tax limits and penalty for
evasionofoctroiorterminaltax
Extensionoftaxationlimitsbyagreement
Taxationonarticlesexported
Taxeswhenpayable
Recoveryoftaxespayablebyowner
Recoveryoftaxes,etc
Recovery of water tax and water rate as arrears of land
revenue
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83
84
85
86
Recoveryofoctroiandtools
Powerstoleasethecollectionofoctroiortolls
Appealsagainsttaxation
Limitationofappeal
TaxationnottobequestionedexceptunderthisAct
CHAPTERVI
(MUNICIPALPOLICE)
87
88
89
90
91
92
PoliceEstablishment
Reliefofcommitteefrompolicecharges
Appointment,liabilitiesanddutiesofmunicipalwatchmen
DutiesofmunicipalpoliceenrolledunderActVof1861
PowersanddutiesofpoliceinrespectofoffencesagainstAct
Rules,andassistancetoMunicipalAuthorities
Policeprotectionatfairs,etc
CHAPTERVII
EXTINCTIONANDPREVENTIONOFFIRE
93
94
95
EstablishmentandmaintenanceofFireBrigade
Power of fire brigade and other persons for suppression of
fires
Limitationofoperationofchapter
CHAPTERVIII
WATERSUPPLY
96
97
98
99
100
101
Provisionofwater
Supplyofwatertoconnectedpremises
Supplyofwaterforotherthandomesticpurposes
Makingconnectionswithmunicipalwaterworks
Obligation of owner or occupier to give notice or waste of
water
Cuttingoffofsupplytopremises
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Powerofthecommitteeinrespectofcommunications,etc
103
Section103Omitted1
104
Section104Omitted2
105
Section105Omitted3
CHAPTERIX
POWERSFORSANITARYANDOTHERPURPOSES
106
Bathingandwashingplaces
107
Powersinrespectofburialandburningplaces
108
Removalofcorpses
109
Disposalofmadandstraydogsandotheranimals
110
Sufferingdogstobeatlarge
111
Controlofelephants,bearsorcamels
112
Takingelephantsalongpublicroads
113
Powertorequirebuildings,wells,tanks,etc.,tobesecured
114
Buildings,etc.,indangerousstate
115
Cleaningoffilthybuildingorland
115A
Pavingordrainingofcattlestands
116
Powertoprohibituseforhumanhabitationofbuildingsunfit
forsuchuse
117
Powertorequireownertoclearawaynoxiousvegetation
118
Powertorequirehedgesandtreestobetrimmed
119
Power to require untenanted building becoming a nuisance

tobesecuredorenclosed
120
Prohibition of cultivation, use of manure or irrigation

injurioustohealth
121
Regulationofoffensiveanddangeroustrade
121A
Consentofcommitteetouseofnewfactories
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122
Prohibition of cinematographs and dramatic performances

exceptinlicensedpremises
123
Powertoprohibitsuchtrades
124
Useofsteamwhistles,etc
125
Provisionsofdrains,privies,etc
126
Repair and closing of drains, privies, latrines, urinals and

cesspools
127
Unauthorisedbuildingoverdrain,etc.
128
Removaloflatrines,etc.,nearanysourceofwatersupply
129
DischargingSewerage
130
Makingoralteringdrainswithoutauthority
131
Powertorequireremovalofnuisancearisingfromtanksand
thelike
132
Power of committee to lay or carry wires, pipes, drains, or

sewers through private land subject to payment or
compensation for damage sustained provided that no
nuisanceiscreated
133
Provisionastowires,pipes,drains,orsewerslaidorcarried
abovesurfaceofground
134
Previousnoticetobegiven
135
Connectionwithmainnottobemadewithoutpermissionof
committee
136
Connectionmaybemadeorrequiredbythecommitteeinthe
caseofsewerage
137
Powertoprescribesizeofferruleandtoestablishmetersand
thelike
138
Communication and connection to be made subject to

inspectionbyandtothesatisfactionofcommittee
139
Ratesandchargesmaybefixed
140
Troughsandpipesforrainwater
141
Informationtobegivenofcholera,smallpox,etc
142
Removal to hospital of patients suffering from infectious
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diseases
143
Disinfectionsofbuildingandarticles
144
Penaltyforlettinginfectedhouses
145
Provisionofplacesandappliancesfordisinfection
146
Actsdonebypersonssufferingfromcertaindisorders
147
Keepingofanimalssoastobeinjurioustohealth
148
Feedinganimalsondeleterioussubstances
149
Prohibitionbycommitteeofuseofunwholesomewater
150
Penaltyforsellingfoodordrinknotofthenature,substance
orqualityofthearticledemandedbythepurchase
151
SolicitingAlms
152
Poweroverdisorderlyhousesandprostitutes
153
Brothel
154
Removalanddepositofoffensivematters
154A
Preparationtocompostmanure
154B
Powertoacquire,etc.
154C
Rightofappealandrevision
154D
Jurisdictionofcivilcourtsbarred
155
Failuretoremoveoffensivematter
156
Depositing or throwing of earth or material of any

descriptionroadsorintodrains
157
Nuisancebychildrenandothers
158
Definitionofhousescavenging
159
Undertakingbycommitteeofhusescavenginggenerally
160
Savinginfavourofcustomarysweepersandofagriculturist
161
Continuance of housescavenging once undertaken by

committee
162
Obligation of committee to perform housescavenging

properly
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Powersofmunicipalservantsforhousescavengingpurposes
164
Vestingincommitteeofcollectionfromhousescavenging
165
Punishmentofcustomarysweepersfornegligence
166
Punishment of cultivators for failure to provide for proper

housescavenging
167
Placesforslaughterofanimalsforsale
168
Disposalofdeadanimals
169
Powersinconnectionwithstreets
170
Powers to require protection of streets during cutting down

oftrees,erectionordemolitionofbuildingsetc
170A
Notice to be given and sanction obtained before making a

street
170B
Order of committee on notice being given under section

2[170a].
170C
Sanctionofcommitteewithregardtonewstreet
170D
Powerofsanction
170E
Penalty
170F
Noticetoowneroflandunderstreet
171
Powertorequirerepairsofstreetsandtodeclaresuchstreets
public
172
Punishmentfor[1]overhangingstructureoverstreet
172A
Punishmentforencroachmentuponland,premisesorpublic
place
173
Power to permit occupation of public street and to remove

obstruction
174
Powertoregulatelineofbuilding
174A
Special provisions
Government
regarding
streets
belonging
to
175
Removal or alteration of any balcony, projection or

structure,etc.,onpaymentorcompensation
176
Powertoattachbracketsforlamps
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176A
Constructionofstallsfordisplacedpersons
177
Destroyingdirectionposts,lampposts,etc
178
Billstickingwithoutpermission
179
Namesofstreetsandnumberofbuildings
180
InflammableMaterials
181
Roofs and external walls not ot be made of inflammable

materials
182
Picketinganimalsandcollectingcarts
183
Drivingvehicleswithoutproperlights
184
Beatingdrumsetc
185
Dischargingfirearms,etc.
186
Quarrying,blasting,cuttingtimberorbuilding
187
Powertolevyfeesatfairs
CHAPTERX
BYELAWS
188
GeneralByeLaws
189
Prohibitionofbuildingwithoutsanction
190
191
192
192A
193
193A
194
Power of committee ot make byelaws as to erection ors re

erectionofbuildings
Special provision for cases where byelaws have not been
madeundersection189(3
BuildingScheme
Punishment for erection or reerection of a building on
sanctionofabuildingschemeundersection192
Powers of committee to sanction or refuse erection or re
erectionofbuilding
Power of committee to direct modification of a sanctioned
planofabuildingbeforeitscompletion
Lapse of sanction after one year from the date of such
sanction
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195A
196
197
197A
198
199
200
Penaltyfordisobedience
Powerofcommitteetostaybuildingoperations
Compensation
Power of committee, to regulate the manufacture,
preparationandsaleoffoodanddrink
Prohibitionofpossessionorsaleofwildbirdsandanimals
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Penaltyforinfringementofbyelaws
Procedureformakingbyelaws
201
Confirmationofbyelaws
202
Byelawstobeavailableforpurchaseandinspection
CHAPTERXI
POWEROFENTRYANDINSPECTION
203
Inspectionofdrains,priviesandcesspools
204
Inspectionofbuildings,etc
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
Otherpowersofentryonbuildingsorlands
Powertoinspectplacesforsaleoffoodordrinketc.,andto
seizeunwholesomearticlesexposedforsale
Inspection of weights and measures and seizure of false
weightsetc.
Inspectionofplacesforillicitslaughterofanimals
Refusaltosufferinspectionundersections205to208
Search for inflammable or explosive material in excess of
authorizedquantity
Powerofentryforpurposeofpreventingspreadofdisease
GeneralExplanation
Precautionstoobserveinenteringdwellings
214
Reasonabletimeforcompliancetobefixed
215
Authentication,serviceandvalidityofnotices
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217
Servicewhenownersandoccupiersaredifferentpersons
Modeofgivingnoticetoownersoroccupierofproperty
218
Publicationofpublicnotices
219
Penaltyfordisobedienceofordersofcommittees
219A
Compensationfordamage
220
Powerofcommitteeintheeventofnoncompliance
221
Penaltyforobstruction
222
Recoveryofcostofexecution
223
Relieftoagentsandtrustees
224
Paymentofcompensation
225
Appealsfromorderofcommittee
226
Prosecutiontobesuspendedincertaincases
227
Appealfromcertainorders
228
Authorityforprosecution
229
Powerofcompoundoffences
230
Membernotbedeemedinterestedinprosecution
CHAPTERXII
CONTROL
231
Controlbycommissioneranddeputycommissioner
232
Powerstosuspendanyresolutionororderofcommittee
233
Extraordinary power of deputy commissioner in cases of

emergency
234
Powertoprovideforperformanceofdutiesincaseofdefault
ofcommittee
235
Actionofdeputycommissionertobeimmediatelyreported
236
Powerto[state]governmentanditsofficersovercommittees
237
Generalpowersofstategovernmentoverofficers
238
SECTION238[OMITTEDBYACT11OF1994)
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238A
SECTION238A[OMITTEDBYACT11OF1994]
239
Disputes
240
Powerofstategovernmenttoframeformsandmakerules
IMPORTANT&LATESTCASELAWON
PUNJABMUNICIPALACT,1911
AppellantisthedefeatedcandidateHisnominationpaperwasrejectedbytheReturningOfficer
becausehisparentageonnominationpapersdifferedfromthecorrectedoneinvoterlistAppellantsplea
wasrejectedbyReturningOfficerasalsobytheDCWhenachallengewaslaidbywritpetition,the
casewasremittedtoprescribedAuthorityfordecision{describedauthorityalsorejectedthepleahigh
Court, in appeal HeldPrescribed authority has fallen into error in rejecting the election petition
Electoral roll was clandestinely got corrected by someone at the back of the petitionerWhen such a
correctionistobemade,apetitionistobesubmittedbythepersontowhomthatentryrelates(Rule8
(G) (4) (B)Appellant never came to know of this correctionProcedure adopted by the Returning
OfficercannotbegrantedjudicialrecognisitionElectionofrespondentNo.3isdeclaredvoidPunjab
MunicipalElectionRules,1952Rule53,ArunKumarV.TheComm.PrescribedAuthority,Ludhiana:
1997(1)AllIndiaLandLawsReporter(P&H)549
S.3(1)PunjabMunicipalCorporationAct,1976S.93HaryanaMunicipalAct,1978S.2
(a) (i) (ii) Levy of house tax has been challenged Two sets of appeals refer to the self occupied
properties located in the States of Punjab and Haryana For assessment Annual rental value
Applicability of the rent restriction laws in the aid of that exercise As for Punjab there is no non
obstante clause in S.3 of Municipal Act, 1911 or S. 93 of Corporation Act, 1976 Building in self
occupationwouldbeassessabletotaxesatthegrossannualrentforwhichitmaybeletforuseThishas
to be fixed on the basis of standard rent determinable under the Punjab Rent Act As for Haryana
appealsSection2ofMunicipalActbeginswithnonobstanteclauseAssistanceoftheRentActisthus
barredAppealsrelatingtopropertiessituatedinPunjabareallowedandinrespectofthosesituatedin
Haryanaaredismissed,1998(1)ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(P&H)480
Sections3(1)(a)(b)and(c)AnnualvalueofbuildingNoticeofenhancedassessmentof
propertytaxChallengedbypetitionersas(i)Areahithertochargedforis4Kanalsandtheassessment
nowisfor7Kanalsand3marlas(ii)SelfoccupiedbuildingistobeassessedasperSection3(1)(a)
and(b)oftheActandnotasperSection3(1)(c)ashasbeendoneHeld(i)Earlierassessmentwas
basedasiftheareaunderneathwas4kanalswhereasactualareais7kanals3marlas(ii)Selfoccupied
buildingistobeassessedasperSection3(1)(c)ashasbeendoneHeld(i)Earlierassessmentwas
basedasiftheareaunderneathwas4kanalswhereasactualareais7kanals3marlasSinceitwasa
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mistake on the face of it.Committee was justified in issuing the notice (ii) Common case of the
parties property is in self occupation Gross annual rent expected of the building is to be basis of
assessmentAuthoritiesweresupposedtoassesstheannualvalueofthebuildinginquestionaccording
toSection3(1)(c)Illegalityhasbeencommittedbytherespondentauthoritiesinpassingimpugned
orderMatterremittedbacktoCorporationforfreshassessmentaccordingtolawAuthoritieswould
beatlibertytoredeterminetheareaoftheproperty,R.B.Mayorv.TheMunicipalCorp.ofJalandhar:
1997(2)AllIndiaLandLawsReporter(P&H)145
S.3(1)(C)SincethepropertyissituatedinthetownofPatiala,intheStateofPunjab,itis
governedbytheEastPunjabRentRestrictionActAnnualrentalvalueoftheproperty,thusgoverned
byRentControlLaw,hastobedeterminedonthebasisoffairrentORstandardrentAssessmentorder
dated29.3.1994isnotsustainable.1998(3)ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(P&H)98
Ss.3(i),86and84JurisdictionAssessmentValuationS.3(1)definestheannualvalueof
the property for purposes of the Act S, 86 by a strong implication ousts the jurisdiction of the Civil
Courttodetermineanddecidethequestionsofvaluation,assessmentofthetaxorliabilityofapersonsto
beassessedortaxedAlternativeremedytotheaggrievedpartyhasbeenprovidedasanappealtothe
appropriate authority defined in the Act Not by a Civil suit Civil Procedure Code, 1908 S. 9,
RoshanLalv.MunicipalCommittee,Nabha:1997(3)AllIndiaLawsReporter(Pb,&Hry.)478
S.s16(1)(a)ProvisoRemovedfrommembershipofMunicipalCouncilShowcausewas
issuedalongwithchargesheetAllegationscontrivedReplyfiledPetitionercontendshisreplytothe
showcausenoticeandconnectingevidencehasnotbeenlookedintoCourtfoundthatcontentionwas
based on facts and evidence adduced Matter needs to be remanded to concerned authority to be
reconsideredanddecidedSuchreconsiderationistobedonebyanauthorityotherthantheonewhich
decidedthecaseearlier.1998(2)ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(P&H)568
Sections61(1)(a)and3(11)ProvisotoSection61(1)(a)providesfortaxpayablebythetenant
in case the land/building is occupied by the tenant Sub section (11) of Section 3 defines the word
OWNERtoincludethepersonwhocanreceivetherentsOwnerhasawidefieldtocoverPerson
inpossessionisalsocoveredLesseeisnoexceptionDictionarymeaningincludesapersonwhohasa
righttoenjoyanddowithashepleasesClubhasraisedconstructionontheleasedlandandcontinueto
dosoLeaserenewedupto2010A.D.ClearlypetitioneristheOwneroftheland/buildingwithinthe
meaningofsection61(1)(a)readwithSection3(ii)ofthe1911PunjabMunicipalActPetitioneris
liable to pay the House tax as demand raised 1998 (1) ALL INDIA LAND LAWS REPORTER
(DELHI)280
Ss.62A,71(1)UnderS.71(1)oftheActPresidentexemptedrawcottonandcottonseedfrom
thepaymentofoctroiandonthesamedayunderS.62AdirectedtheMunicipalitiestoimposetheUrban
DevelopmentCessontheseitemsMunicipalitiesnotedthatthecesshasbeenleviedbytheGovernment
andstartedcollectingthesameSuchlevyandcollectionwaschallengedbywritpetitionsinHighCourt
RefundofcesscollectedwithinterestwasorderedhencethisappealbyStateMunicipalitydidnot
issueandordersunderS.62A(1)andstartedcollectingthecessNordidtheGovernmentitselfnotify
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theimpositionoftax(CESS)whichcouldhaveactedasaresolutionpassedbytheMunicipalityThere
wasnoimpositionofcessRecoveryofcesswaswithouttheauthorityoflawViewtakenbyHigh
Courtstandsconfirmed,1998(1)ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(S.C.)1
S.63PunjabMunicipalCorporationAct,1976S.93EastPunjabRentRestrictionAct,1949
HouseTaxRateablevaluemeansthevalueofanylandorbuildingforthepurposeofassessmentto
property taxes Rent received from a tenant is not the measure for determination of annual rateable
valueWhilefixingannualvalue,testtobeappliediswhatrentcouldthepremiseslawfullyfetchFair
RentRentActapplicable,exerciseisotbedoneunderthoseprovisions.1998(3)ALLINDIALAND
LAWSREPORTER(P&H)53
Ss.65,66,67and68Noticeisrequiredtobeissuedtotheaffectedperson(s)beforerevising
assessmentlistOnlythereaftertheassessmentdonewouldbefairTaxsoassessedshallbedeemedto
thetaxfortheyearcommencingonthefirstdayofAprilofthefollowingyearSection67allowedthe
Municipality to amend the assessment list but before the commencement of the year and not in the
middleofitMunicipalityisnotempoweredtoreopenandreassessthecompletedcases.1998(3)ALL
INDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(P&H)98
S.s6668HousetaxImpositionofHousetaxchallengedasnothavingbeenimposedafter
fixingannualrentalvalueofpropertyheldFromtheperusalofrecord,itcannotbesaidthatannual
rentalvalueofthepropertyhasbeenfixedbeforeassessingandimposingHousetaxMaterremandedto
Municipality to proceed in accordance with the law, Central WareHousing Corp., Chd. V. State of
Punjab:1997(1)AllIndiaLandLawsReporter(P&H)395
Section67DeputyCommissionersetasidetheordersoftheMunicipalitybywhichitenhanced
theannualrentalvalueofatheatreMunicipalCommitteehasfiledthisappealHeldUnderSection
67ofthePunjabMunicipalAct.Annualrentalvaluecanberevisedonlyifanerrorormistakeorthatthe
assessment was made by fraudulent means No such circumstances adverted to in the order NO
groundtowarrantinterferenceintheordersoftheDeputyCommissioner,1998(1)ALLINDIALAND
LAWSREPORTER(P&H)212
Section67AND68BothSectionpertaintoassessmentofthepropertySectioned67provides
for a notice of the property provides for a Notice if the property has been erroneously valued or
assessedUnderSection68AAmendmentcouldbemadeifthevaluedorassessedUnderSection68
A amendment could be made if the erroneous assessment has been made though fraud accident or
mistakeAssesseehastobegivenanopportunityofbeingheardSuchenquiryasdeemedfithavetoo
be made for the same Provisions Crystalise the matter To amend the list under Section 67, one
months notice was required to be give Under Section 68A also not only proper notice but an
opportunity of being heard was required too be give Held Notice under Section 67 is vague and
defective Petition allowed Impugned assessment order passed by assessing authority and order
assessedbyappellateauthorityisquashedandsetasidePetitionertoappearbeforeassessingauthority,
who shall provide the petitioners with such information forming basis of assessment Assessment
orderedafreshinaccordancewithlaw,KrantiArorav.NDMC&Ors.:1997(2)AllIndiaLandLaws
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Reporter(DELHI)320
Ss.76to78and61OctroiFurnanceoilusedinmanufactureofureasuppliedbyI.O.C.atrates
muchlowerthantotheotherconsumersMunicipalCommitteehadbeenchargingoctroiontheactual
pricepaidE.O.issuedanoticeforrecoveryofaboutRs.66lacsonaccountofthedifferenceintwo
prices, and octori charged on lesser price Hence this appeal There is no controversy between the
partiesthatcommitteehadbeenchargingoctroionconcessionalratesaspaidRespondentsdonotsay
that it was a case of under invicing No attempt has been made to defraud the committee by not
disclosingthetruepriceHeldOrderpassedbyrespondent2suffersfromerroroflawapparentonthe
faceofitReservestobequashedPunjabMunicipalAccountCode,ChapterVRule17(3)National
FertilizerLtd.v.MunicipalCommittee,Bhatinda:1947(4)AllIndiaLandLawsReporter(Pb.&Hry.)
48
Section843(i)bHousetaxBuildingownedandoccupiedbytheL.I.C.wasassessedfortax
atRs.25,562ObjectionsrejectedbyMunicipalCommitteeAppellateCourtrejectedthepointsraised
simply by saying order passed by Assessing Authority is a detailed one Appellate authority has not
discussedvariousobjectionsasexaminedbyassessingauthorityHeldItwasthedutyoftheappellate
authoritytoindependentlyexaminetheoissuesraisedbythepetitioneranddecidethesamebyassigning
goodandsuffricientreasonsEveryquasijudicialauthoritymustpassspeakingorderOrdersdeserved
tobequashedongroundsofviolationofnaturaljusticeAppellateauthorityisdirectedtodecidethe
appeal afresh Life Insurance Corp. of India v. Municipal Committee, FZR : 1997 (2) All India Land
LawsReporter(P&H)390
Ss.84&85Anappealagainsttheassessmentororderpertainingtheretoismaintainablewithin
30daysbutwhenanorderisfoundtobewhollywithoutjurisdictionandillegal(asistheorderdated
23.3.1994) the petitioner cannot be said invoked the jurisdiction of High Court under Art. 226 of the
Constituionwithoutsufficientreasons.1998(3)ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(P&H)98
Ss.84&85Anappealagainsttheassessmentororderpertainingtheretoismaintainablewithin
30daysbutwhenanorderisfoundtobewhollywithoutjurisdictionandillegal(asistheorderdated
29.3.1994) the peititoner cannot be said invoked the jurisdiction of High Court under Art. 226 of the
Constitutionwithoutsufficientreasons.1998(3)ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(P&H)98
Ss.86,84and61AlthoughtheSpecialActprohibitstheCivilCourttoentertainsuitregarding
assessment of tax etc. Jurisdiction is conferred upon the competent authority But Civil Court
continued to have the power and jurisdiction to entertain and decide a suit if the authority under the
specialActhasactedwithamaterialirregularityorillegalityCapabilityoftheLegislativecannotbe
questioned to bar jurisdiction of Civil Court Civil Procedure Code, 1908 S. 9 Roshan Lal v.
MunicipalCommittee,Nabha:1997(3)AllIndiaLandLawsReporter(Pb.&Hry.)478
S.121(1)OffensiveanddangeroustradePetitionersdirectedtopaylicensefeeandtakea
licensePetitionersaredealersinallopathicmedicinesanddrugsNoneofthesearecoveredbyS.121
(1) of the Act As held in 1984 (1) 1998 (1) ALL INDIA LAND LAWS REPORTER 91, Municipal
CommitteehadnoauthoritytoprescribelicencefeeonthebusinessofChemistsanddruggistsunderS.
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121oftheAct:1998(1)ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(P&H)304
S.121(1)LicensingoftradesDangerousandOffensiveTradesBroughtonthelistbyDy.
Director Local Bodies Petitioner convicted for not taking out a licence to follow the trade When
challenged,Municipalitydefendedbysayingthatnoisecreatedbycuttingpipesinsanitarytradewould
causenoisepollutionDefenceisthatsuchoccasionsofcuttingareexpectedtobeafewNoiseistoa
limitedvolumeandnotsogrievousastocausenuisancetocarryoutthetradeisstruckdown1998(1)
ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(P&H)103
Ss.154and168DisposalofdeadanimalsWhenapublicauctionwasheldfordisposalof
carcassofdeadanimalsandwasconfirmedbytheStateGovernment,petitionerschallengedtheauction
as illegal and sought it to be quashed Contention was the Municipal Committee did not become the
owner of the carcass of the dead animal which is owned by them Ld. Single Judge accepted the
cont3ention,andheldthatownerofthecarcassofthedeadanimalhasarighttodisposeofacarcassas
per provisions and manner provided in the Municipal Act But where the owner of the dead animal
abandons the carcass or requests the Municipality to arrange for is disposal, such rights had to be
auctionedDivisionBenchdidnotfindanyinfirmityinlaworinfactsofthejudgmentoftheLd.Single
Judge.1998(2)ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(P&H)369
Section195Petitioners,occupantsofunauthorisedlybuilt/erectedupperfourfloorsofWhite
House pray for quashing of the demolition orders of the four floors Having failed in lower courts,
have filed this L.P.A. Contention is such demolition orders were illegal in the absence of any show
causenoticeoftheseownersWhenowner/builderhadbeenservedwithrequisitenotices,appellants,
were not entitled to any further notice They would at best be entitled to an appeal which they are
pursuingDemolitionorder,intheabsenceofanyreasonsareillegalisfurthercontendedSubmission
is devoid of substance as the order succinctly and precisely sets out the extent of unauthorized
construction and recited the show cause notice issued to bu9ilder Held Construction of additional
floors is unauthorized and not compoundable Consideration of public interest and larger interest of
societyinnotpermittingthisedificeofunauthorizedconstructiontoremain,faroutweighthefinancial
hardshipsandinconveniencethatmaybecausedtotheaffluentpurchasersoftheseflatsAppealsare
dismissed1998(1)ALLINDIALANDLAWSREPORTER(DELHI)265
Section202ByelawsforcollectionofOctroiOctroilimitshavetobefixedorextended
SuchByelawsfinalized,aretobepublishedbyanotificationArealsoopentoinspectionaswellas
sale When an Advocate wanted to inspect the bye laws also when revenue authorities confirmed no
extension of octroi limits, Municipal authorities just could not show them Bye laws have not been
made,notifiedMunicipalCommitteehasnotextendedtheoctroilimitsCollectionofoctroiwithout
that was illegal and without authority of law Maghan Packers P Ltd. v. State of Punjab: 1997 (2) All
Indialandlawsreporter(P&H)452
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Specification of local areas to be smaller Urban Areas or

Power of State Government to direct holding of general

Power to require untenanted building becoming a nuisance

Prohibition of cultivation, use of manure or irrigation

Prohibition of cinematographs and dramatic performances

Repair and closing of drains, privies, latrines, urinals and

Power of committee to lay or carry wires, pipes, drains, or

Communication and connection to be made subject to

Removal to hospital of patients suffering from infectious

Depositing or throwing of earth or material of any

Continuance of housescavenging once undertaken by

Obligation of committee to perform housescavenging

Punishment of cultivators for failure to provide for proper

Powers to require protection of streets during cutting down

Notice to be given and sanction obtained before making a

Order of committee on notice being given under section

Power to permit occupation of public street and to remove

Removal or alteration of any balcony, projection or

Roofs and external walls not ot be made of inflammable

Power of committee ot make byelaws as to erection ors re

Extraordinary power of deputy commissioner in cases of

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