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The Delhi Development Act, 1957

Public notice how to be made known

In force From 30 Dec 1957 Act 61 of 1957 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 61 of 1957 Ministry Housing and Urban Affairs Enacted 27 Dec 1957 In force 30 Dec 1957 Instruments 2

Section 44 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with public notice how to be made known. Every public notice given under this Act shall be in writing over the signature of the secretary to the Authority and shall be widely made known in the locality to be affected thereby by affixing copies thereof in conspicuous public places within the said locality, or by publishing the same by beat The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.

Every public notice given under this Act shall be in writing over the signature of the secretary to the Authority and shall be widely made known in the locality to be affected thereby by affixing copies thereof in conspicuous public places within the said locality, or by publishing the same by beat of drum or by advertisement in local newspaper or by any two or more of these means, and by any other means that the secretary may think fit.

Section 44, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 44

What does Section 44 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?

Section 44 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Public notice how to be made known". Every public notice given under this Act shall be in writing over the signature of the secretary to the Authority and shall be widely made known in the locality to be affected thereby by affixing copies thereof in conspicuous public places within the said locality, or by publishing the same by beat

How do I find court cases under Section 44 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 44, section 44 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 44 of the Delhi Development 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 44 of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?

2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Delhi Development (Better Charge Arbitration) Rules, 1961 (1961), then Delhi Development (Master Plan and Zonal Development Plan) Rules 1959 (1959).

When did Section 44 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?

Section 44 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 44, 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.

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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.