The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 · IV — MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES UNDER[5] [[6] [THE CORPORATION]]

Section 55. Salary and allowances of the Commissioner

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

55. Salary and allowances of the Commissioner.— The Commissioner shall be paid out of the Municipal Fund such monthly salary and such monthly allowances, if any, as may from time to time be fixed by the[4] [[5] [Central Government]] and may be given such facilities (if any) in relation to residential accommodation, conveyance and the like as may from time to time be fixed by that Government: Provided that the salary of the Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment. 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). 3. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 10, for "The Central Government may, after consultation with the Government" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012). 4. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for "Central Government" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012). 5. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for "Government" (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 12 of 2011, s. 2

    In force from 13 Jan 2012

    Earlier wording: “Central Government”

    Footnote: 4. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for "Central Government" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).

  2. substituted by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2

    In force from 22 May 2022

    Earlier wording: “Government”

    Footnote: 5. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for "Government" (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).