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The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022

Section 179

In force Act 8 of 2022 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 2022

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Section 179 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022. It shall not be lawful to erect or re-erect any premises in the Municipal Corporation area or to occupy any such premises unless - (a) a drain is constructed of such size, materials and description, at such level, and with such fall, as may appear to the Commissioner to be necessary for the effectua

(1) It shall not be lawful to erect or re-erect any premises in the Municipal Corporation area or to occupy any such premises unless - (a) a drain is constructed of such size, materials and description, at such level, and with such fall, as may appear to the Commissioner to be necessary for the effectual drainage of such premises, (b) there have been provided and set up on such premises such appliances and fittings as may appear to the Commissioner to be necessary for the purposes of gathering or receiving the filth and other polluted and obnoxious matters, and conveying the same, from such premises and of effectually flushing the drain of such premises and every fixture connected therewith.

(2) The drain so constructed shall empty into a municipal drain situated at a distance of not exceeding thirty metres from the premises, but if no municipal drain is situated within such distance, then, such drain shall empty into a cesspool situated within the distance to be specified by the Commissioner for the purpose. E. Trade Effluent Special provisions relating to trade effluent.

Section 179, The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022 (Act 8 of 2022).

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How do I find court cases under Section 179 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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