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The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022

Section 359

In force Act 8 of 2022 As on 07 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 2022

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Section 359 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022. Any Councillor who knowingly acquires, directly or indirectly, any share or interest in any contract made with, or any work done for, the Corporation except as a shareholder (other than a Director) in an incorporated company or as a member of a co-operative society shall be deemed to have committed

Any Councillor who knowingly acquires, directly or indirectly, any share or interest in any contract made with, or any work done for, the Corporation except as a shareholder (other than a Director) in an incorporated company or as a member of a co-operative society shall be deemed to have committed the offence punishable under section 168 of the Indian Penal Code. Central Act 45 of 1860. Fine for putting building to any use other than that for which a licence has been granted.

Section 359, The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022 (Act 8 of 2022).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. Indian Penal Code s. 168 Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade

Questions about Section 359

How do I find court cases under Section 359 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Municipal Corporation Act 359, section 359 Assam Municipal Corporation Act, section 359 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 359 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 168 (Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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.

Other sections of this Act

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