Standing Order No. 2426/2019 of the Transport Department, Government of Gujarat dated 24th February, 2019 on the connection of a private drain to the municipal sewer [C1H-3E5]

Standing Order No. 2426/2019

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Transport Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 24th February, 2019

STANDING ORDER

To

All Licensing Officers,

Subject: The connection of a private drain to the municipal sewer by owners of a private drain under the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976 (Gujarat Act 27 of 1976), the Transport Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the connection of a private drain to the municipal sewer by owners of a private drain.

2. The matter has been examined. Every owner of a private drain carrying on the connection of a private drain to the municipal sewer shall make an application in Form E to the Director of Municipal Administration within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Licensing Officer shall ensure that street is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Director of Municipal Administration within fifteen days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Transport Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)