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CHAPTER VI MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Section 97: Power of Commission to make regulations and reference to the Central Government in case of difference between the Commission and 1[2[the Corporation]]

The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

How current this text is

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).

(1) The Commission may make regulations for the following matters, namely:—

(a) the procedure to be followed by the Commission in advertising posts, inviting applications, scrutinizing the same and selecting candidates for interview;

(b) the procedure to be followed by the Commission for selecting candidates for appointment and by 1[2[the Corporation]] for consultation with the Commission;

(c) any other matter which is incidental to, or necessary for, the purpose of consultation with the Commission.

(2) In the case of any difference of opinion between the Commission and 1[2[the Corporation]] on any matter, 1[2[the Corporation]] shall refer the matter to the Central Government and the decision of that Government thereon shall be final.

Footnotes in the official text

  1. 1.Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2 “the Corporation” (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
  2. 2.Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for “a Corporation” (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).