Power to delegate
Section 52 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with power to delegate. ] The Authority may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act except the power to make regulations may also be exercised by such officer or local authority [or committee constituted under section 5A] as may be mentioned therein, in such cases an The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.
2[(1)] The Authority may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act except the power to make regulations may also be exercised by such officer or local authority [or committee constituted under section 5A] as may be mentioned therein, in such cases and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified therein.
3[(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act, except the power to make rules, may also be exercised by such officer as may be mentioned therein, in such cases and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified therein.
(3) The 1[Lieutenant Governor] of the 4[National capital territory of Delhi] may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by him under this Act 5[, except the power to hear appeals,] may also be exercised by such officer as may be mentioned therein, in such cases and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified therein.]
Section 52, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 52
What does Section 52 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?
Section 52 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Power to delegate". ] The Authority may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act except the power to make regulations may also be exercised by such officer or local authority [or committee constituted under section 5A] as may be mentioned therein, in such cases an
How do I find court cases under Section 52 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 52, section 52 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 52 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 52 of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 5A (Constitution of committees), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 52 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?
Section 52 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 52, 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
- 31. Power to stop development778 words
- 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.