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In the principal Act, in section 28, in sub-section (2), for the words ‘‘not less than half’, the words “more than half’ shall be substituted. In the principal Act. in section 38, in sub-scction (1), in between the words “powers” and “of a”, the words “except the financial power” shall be inserted. In the principal .Act, in section 50, tn sub-section (2 \ for the words “ Local Self Go\ errmer*” , the orcs “L'rSan Development” shall be substituted. In the principal Act, in section 68, in sub-secnon a"e 2 (g), the following new clause shall be inserted, namely :- “(gg) licence fees in connection with trade and business;” In the principal Act, for section 76, the following shall he substituted', namely “76. Preparation of list of holdings.- With a view to determining and imposing tax on the annual value of holdings under the provisions of this Act, every Municipal Board and Town Committee shall prepare a list of holdings within their respective area and update the same continuously.” In the principal Act, for section 77, the following shall be substituted, namely:- “77. Returns required for ascertaining annua! value.- (1) The Chairman of the Municipal Board or Town Committee shall, with a view to determining the annul value of holdings in any ward and the person primarily liable for the payment of holding tax, by public notice require the owner or the occupier of such holding to furnish a return in such form, containing such detail as may be prescribed and within such time, not being less than thirty days from the date of publication of such notice. (2) Every owner or the occupier as aforesaid shall be bound to comply with such notice and to furnish a return w’ith a declaration that the statement made therein is correct to the best of know ledge and belief of such owner or occupier. Assam Act XV of 1957 Substitution