Where the Commissioner is of opinion that there is a nuisance on any land or building, he may, by notice in writing, require the person by whose act, default or sufferance the nuisance arises or continues or the owner, lessee or occupier of the land or building, or any one or more of these persons, to remove or abate the nuisance by taking such measures in such manner and within such period as may be specified in the notice.
CHAPTER XIX PUBLIC SAFETY AND SUPPRESSION OF NUISANCES · Nuisances
Section 398: Power of Commissioner to require removal or abetment of nuisance
The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
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Text as published by India Code (Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice), as on 15 May 2026, with amendments up to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (8 of 2026).