Section58
The Delhi Development Act, 1957

Laying of rules and regulations before Parliament

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 1

Section 58 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with laying of rules and regulations before Parliament. Every rule and every regulation made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after such rule or regulation is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.

1[58. Laying of rules and regulations before Parliament.--Every rule and every regulation made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after such rule or regulation is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or regulation, or both Houses agree that the rule or regulation should not be made, the rule or regulation shall, thereafter, have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule or regulation.]

Section 58, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).

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Questions about Section 58

What does Section 58 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?

Section 58 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Laying of rules and regulations before Parliament". [58. Laying of rules and regulations before Parliament.--Every rule and every regulation made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after such rule or regulation is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in on

How do I find court cases under Section 58 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 58, section 58 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 58 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 58 of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Delhi Development Authority Rules 1958 (1958).

When did Section 58 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?

Section 58 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 58, 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.