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The Delhi Development Act, 1957

Members and officers to be public servants

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

Section 47 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with members and officers to be public servants. Every member and every officer and other employee of the Authority shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.

Every member and every officer and other employee of the Authority shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

Section 47, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).

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This section refers to

  1. Indian Penal Code s. 21 "Public servant"

Questions about Section 47

What does Section 47 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?

Section 47 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Members and officers to be public servants". Every member and every officer and other employee of the Authority shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

How do I find court cases under Section 47 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 47, section 47 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 47 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 47 of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 47 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?

Section 47 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 47, 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.