Returns and inspection
Section 42 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with returns and inspection. The Authority shall furnish to the Central Government such reports, returns and other information as that Government may from time to time require. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.
1[42. Returns and inspection.--(1) The Authority shall furnish to the Central Government such reports, returns and other information as that Government may from time to time require.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Central Government or any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, may call for reports, returns and other information from the Authority or local authority in regard to the implementation of the master plan.
(3) Any person authorised by the Central Government or the officer referred to in sub-section (2) may enter into or upon any land with or without assistants or workmen for ascertaining whether the provisions of the master plan are being or have been implemented, or whether the development is being or has been carried out in accordance with such plan.
(4) No such entry shall be made except between the hours of sunrise and sunset and without giving reasonable notice to the occupier, or if there be no occupier, to the owner of the land or building.]
Section 42, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).
Questions about Section 42
What does Section 42 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?
Section 42 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Returns and inspection". [42. Returns and inspection.--(1) The Authority shall furnish to the Central Government such reports, returns and other information as that Government may from time to time require.
How do I find court cases under Section 42 of the Delhi Development 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: Delhi Development Act 1957 42, section 42 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 42 of the Delhi Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 42 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?
Section 42 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 42, came into force on 30 Dec 1957, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
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- 3. The Delhi Development Authority632 words
- 56. Power to make rules617 words
- 30. Order of demolition of building596 words
- 43. Service of notices, etc557 words
- 60. Repeal, etc., and savings462 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 16 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.