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The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022

Section 159

In force Act 8 of 2022 As on 10 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 2022

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Section 159 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022. The Corporation may, in exceptional circumstances, either on its own or through other agency, provide, free of cost, supply of wholesome water to the public within the Municipal Corporation area and may, for the said purpose, erect public hydrants or stand- posts or other conveniences.

(1) The Corporation may, in exceptional circumstances, either on its own or through other agency, provide, free of cost, supply of wholesome water to the public within the Municipal Corporation area and may, for the said purpose, erect public hydrants or stand- posts or other conveniences.

(2) The Corporation may order the closure of a public hydrant, stand-post or other conveniences for reasons to be recorded in writing.

(3) The Corporation may either on its own or through other agency provide for safety, maintenance and use of such public hydrants, stand-posts or other conveniences, subject to such conditions as may be specified by regulations.

(1) The Commissioner shall, either on his own or through other agency, fix hydrants on water- mains, other than trunk mains, at such places as may be most convenient for affording supply of water for extinguishing any fire, and shall keep in good order such hydrants, and may, from time to time, renew every such hydrant.

Section 159, The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022 (Act 8 of 2022).

Questions about Section 159

How do I find court cases under Section 159 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act?

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When was the Assam Municipal Corporation Act enacted?

Assam Municipal Corporation Act was enacted in 2022 as Act 8 of 2022. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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