The Chairperson or any municipal officer authorised by the Chairperson in writing may, between sunrise and sunset, enter any premises supplied with water by the Council in order to examine if there be any waste or misuse of such water and the Chairperson or such officer shall not be refused admittance to the premises nor shall be obstructed by any person in making his examination.
CHAPTER XI WATER SUPPLY, DRAINAGE AND SEWAGE COLLECTION · Water supply
Section 165: Power to enter premises to detect waste or misuse of water
The New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994
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Text as published by India Code (Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice), as on 31 May 2026, with amendments up to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (8 of 2026).