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The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022

Deputy Mayor

In force Act 8 of 2022 As on 07 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 2022

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Section 17 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022 deals with deputy Mayor. The Deputy Mayor shall, in the absence of the Mayor, preside over the meetings of the Corporation.

(1) The Deputy Mayor shall, in the absence of the Mayor, preside over the meetings of the Corporation.

(2) When - (a) the office of the Mayor falls vacant by reason of death, resignation, removal or otherwise; or (b) the Mayor is, by reason of leave, illness or other cause, temporarily unable to exercise the powers, perform the functions, or discharge the duties, of his office, the Deputy Mayor shall exercise the powers, perform the functions, and discharge the duties, of the Mayor until a Mayor is elected under sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Act and enters office or until the Mayor resumes his duties.

(3) The Deputy Mayor shall, at any time, exercise such other powers, perform such other functions, and discharge such other duties, as may be delegated to him under the provisions of this Act. Term of office of Mayor and members of Empowered Standing Committee.

Section 17, The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022 (Act 8 of 2022).

Questions about Section 17

What does Section 17 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act deal with?

Section 17 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act is headed "Deputy Mayor". The Deputy Mayor shall, in the absence of the Mayor, preside over the meetings of the Corporation.

How do I find court cases under Section 17 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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