Section 16, Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [S1F-ERX]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 20 May 1959 by S.O. 847(E) [N11-NST].

In Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [A10-G8D]. This text from 20 May 1959. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 16, Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [S1F-ERX]. Machine: S1F-ERX.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Corporation may, by order in writing, direct any owner of a building to take such measures in relation to the ownership of a building as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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building: Section 2, Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [S1FEAW] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "building" includes a house, out-house, stable, latrine, shed, hut, wall and any other structure, whether of masonry, bricks, wood, mud, metal or other material

building: 27 more definitions.

Corporation: Section 2, Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [S1FEAW] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Corporation" means the Municipal Corporation established under section 3

Corporation: 30 more definitions.

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