The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 · XX — MARKETS, SLAUGHTER HOUSES, TRADE AND OCCUPATIONS

Section 412. Levy of stallages, rents and fees

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

412. Levy of stallages, rents and fees.— The Commissioner, with the previous approval of the Standing Committee, may — (a) charge such stallages, rents or fees as may from time to time be fixed by him in this behalf — (i) for the occupation or use of any stall, shop, stand, shed or pen in a municipal market or municipal slaughter house; (ii) for the right to expose articles for sale in a municipal market; 1. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for "the Corporation" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012). 2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for "A Corporation" (w.e.f.22-5-2022). (iii) for the use of machines, weights, scales and measures provided for in any municipal market; and (iv) for the right to slaughter animals in any municipal slaughter house, and for the feed of such animals before they are ready for slaughter; or (b) farm the stallages, rents and fees chargeable as aforesaid or any portion thereof for such period as he may think fit; or (c) put up to public auction or dispose of by private sale, the privilege of occupying or using any stall, shop, stand, shed or pen in a municipal market or municipal slaughter house for such period and on such conditions as he may think fit.

Source: India Code