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CHAPTER XV SANITATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH · Prevention of Dangerous Diseases

Section 294: Power to restrict or prohibit sale of food or drink

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).

When New Delhi or any part thereof is visited or threatened by an outbreak of any dangerous disease the Chairperson may, by public notice, restrict in such manner or prohibit for such period as may be specified in the notice, the sale or preparation of any article of food or drink for human consumption specified in the notice or the sale of any flesh of any description of animal so specified.