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CHAPTER XX POWERS, PROCEDURE, OFFENCES AND PENALTIES · Payment of compensation

Section 359: General power to compensation

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).

In any case not otherwise provided for in this Act or in any bye-law made thereunder, the Chairperson with the previous approval of the Council, may pay compensation to any person who sustains damage by reason of the exercise of any of the powers vested by this Act or any bye-law in the Chairperson or in any municipal officer or other municipal employee.