The Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963

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S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963
S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, including "assembly," "building," "cattle," and "dangerous disease."
S. 3[Municipality and Municipal Borough how known in Gujarati
S. 4[Declaration of municipal Boroughs and alteration of their limits] Deleted by Guj
S. 4A[Special provision for declaration of nagar as municipal Borough
S. 5Incorporation of Nagar Panchayat and Municipal council
S. 6Municipality to consist of elected councillors
S. 7Determination of number of councillors to be elected and determination of wards
S. 8Duration of the Municipalities, and the Councillors
S. 8ASection 8A allows the State Government to appoint an officer to manage municipal duties if elections cannot be held due to unforeseen circumstances.
S. 9List of Voters for every ward
S. 9A[Deleted
S. 9BPersons qualified to be registered as voters
S. 9CForm of list of voters, etc
S. 9DName of person not to be included in list of voters for more than one ward
S. 9EName of person not to be included in list of voters more than once
S. 9F[Deleted
S. 9GStaff of municipality to be made available
S. 9HJurisdiction of Civil Courts barred
S. 9IMaking false declaration
S. 9JBreach of official duty in connection with the preparation, etc
S. 10Section 10 of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, specifies voter and election qualification criteria based on voter list inclusion and age.
S. 11Section 11 of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, disqualifies certain individuals from becoming councillors, including those convicted of specific offenses or who are bankrupt, mentally unsound, or government employees.
S. 12No person shall vote at any municipal election under this Act, if he- Guj
S. 13Section 13 prohibits multiple voting in different wards and invalidating votes if a person votes more than once in the same ward.
S. 14Section 14 allows voters or candidates to challenge election results within 15 days, leading to a court inquiry to confirm, amend, or nullify the election.
S. 15Section 15 disqualifies individuals convicted of certain election offenses or malpractices from voting in municipal elections for five years.
S. 16Section 16 prohibits vote canvassing, solicitation, and election-related notices within 90 meters of polling stations on election day.
S. 17Section 17 prohibits the use of amplifying devices or disorderly conduct near polling stations during voting to prevent interference.
S. 18Section 18 allows presiding officers to remove disruptive individuals from polling stations, with penalties for re-entry.
S. 19Section 19 mandates secrecy in vote counting and imposes penalties for breaches.
S. 20Section 20 prohibits election officials and police from influencing voters and sets penalties for violations.
S. 21Section 21 penalizes misconduct by election officials and protects them from liability for such acts.
S. 22Section 22 penalizes fraudulent ballot tampering in elections and allows arrest and search by polling officers.
S. 23Section 23 of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, criminalizes various election frauds and prescribes penalties for offenders.
S. 24Section 24 prevents courts from investigating certain municipal offenses without a Collector's complaint.
S. 25Section 25 allows the State Government to requisition premises, vehicles, or animals for election purposes.
S. 26Section 26 mandates compensation payment to the owner of requisitioned premises for municipal elections, based on rent and relocation expenses, with arbitration for disputes.
S. 27Section 27 allows the requisitioning authority to request information about property for requisitioning or compensation purposes.
S. 28Section 28 allows summary eviction of persons in possession of requisitioned premises and empowers officers to forcibly enter buildings for eviction.
S. 29Release of premises from requisition
S. 30Section 30 penalizes violations of orders under sections 25 or 27 with imprisonment, fine, or both.
S. 31Section 31 mandates a municipality to elect a president and vice-president from among councillors as per state rules.
S. 32Section 32 outlines the procedure for the first meeting after municipal elections to elect the President and Vice-President of the municipality.
S. 33Section 33 reserves the office of President in Gujarat municipalities for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, and women.
S. 34Section 34 mandates outgoing municipality officials to hand over office, records, and property to successors upon appointment or election.
S. 35(1) A president may resign his office by tendering his resignation in writing to the Collector
S. 36Section 36 outlines the procedure for a no-confidence motion against a municipality's president or vice-president.
S. 37Section 37 allows the State Government to remove municipal councillors or presidents/vice-presidents for misconduct or incapacity.
S. 37AResignation not to affect subsequent disqualification of a councillor
S. 38Section 38 of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, outlines conditions under which a councillor's office becomes vacant.
S. 39Section 39 of The Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, outlines conditions for a councillor's office to become vacant due to prolonged absence.
S. 40Section 40 allows suspension of municipal president or vice-president for criminal proceedings or imprisonment, with a councillor filling in during suspension.
S. 41Any person disabled under section 38 from continuing as a councillor shall be eligible for re-election on his disabilit
S. 42Filling of vacancies
S. 43Section 43 ensures municipal acts or proceedings are not invalidated due to vacancies in its body.
S. 44Section 44 vests municipal government and executive power in the municipality and its Chief Officer.
S. 45Section 45 outlines the president's duties to preside, manage, supervise, and direct emergency actions for municipality administration.
S. 46Section 46 outlines the duties of the vice-president of a municipality in the absence or absence of the president.
S. 47Appointment of chief Officers and other Officers
S. 47ASection 47A allows the State Government to create and regulate municipal services for efficient governance, including recruitment and service conditions.
S. 48Section 48 outlines penalties for municipal officers, including censure, withholding of promotions, fines, and dismissal, with due process for hearings.
S. 49Section 49 outlines the Chief Officer's duties and powers in managing the municipality's financial and executive administration.
S. 49AThese words ware substituted for the words “ annual letting value or the capital value or a percentage of capital value
S. 50Section 50 allows a municipality to create additional posts with Director's approval for carrying out duties.
S. 50AProvident Fund to be deposited in Government Treasury
S. 51Section 51 outlines the scheduling and notice requirements for ordinary and special general meetings of a municipality.
S. 52Section 52 mandates the chief officer's presence at municipality meetings, allowing explanations but prohibiting voting.
S. 53Section 53 establishes an Executive Committee in municipalities to exercise allotted functions and powers.
S. 54Section 54 establishes a Pilgrim Committee in municipalities to manage pilgrim funds and related duties.
S. 55Section 55 allows the municipality to form other committees to handle specific non-Pilgrim duties, excluding executive committee involvement.
S. 56Section 56 allows a municipality to form and manage committees for specific tasks and report findings to designated bodies.
S. 57Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, it shall be lawful for a municipality Other Committees
S. 58Section 58 fills vacancies in committees by election, with the new member holding office only for the remaining term.
S. 59Section 59 outlines the roles and appointment of chairpersons for municipal committees in Gujarat.
S. 60Section 60 outlines meeting procedures and quorum requirements for municipal committees in Gujarat.
S. 61Section 61 allows committee chairmen to circulate written proposals instead of convening meetings for decision-making.
S. 62Section 62 mandates committees to follow municipal instructions and comply with requests for documents, while executive committee orders are subject to municipal rules.
S. 63Section 63 allows the municipality to delegate powers and duties to officers or committees, except those specifically assigned to the chief officer or under section 53.
S. 64Section 64 allows municipalities to form joint committees and agreements with other local bodies for joint works and toll collection.
S. 65Section 65 empowers municipalities to lease, sell, or transfer property, but requires State Government permission for certain high-value or long-term transactions.
S. 66Section 66 outlines the requirements for valid contracts entered by a chief officer on behalf of a municipality, including the use of the common seal and presence of councillors.
S. 67Section 67 mandates that contracts over Rs. 5000 must be tendered publicly, with exceptions for higher expenditures and direct authorizations by the municipality.
S. 68Section 68 mandates the chief officer to require security for contract performance under section 67 and other contracts under the Act.
S. 69Section 69 allows the State Government to transfer acquired land to a municipality after compensating and reimbursing acquisition costs.
S. 70Section 70 holds councillors personally liable for misapplied funds due to their misconduct, with recovery as land revenue if unpaid.
S. 71Section 71 prohibits individuals from holding shares or interests in contracts or employment with municipalities if not as officers or servants.
S. 72Section 72 penalizes councillors and municipal officers for acquiring prohibited interests in municipal contracts or employment.
S. 73Section 73 deems municipal officials and certain tax lessees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
S. 74Section 74 ensures that municipal acts and proceedings remain valid despite member disqualifications or notice irregularities.
S. 75Section 75 mandates that municipalities maintain accounts following the Municipal Account Code, with possible state-directed modifications.
S. 76Section 76 mandates a municipality to prepare and present financial accounts and budgets, and authorizes budget adjustments within limits.
S. 77Section 77 mandates municipal accounts audits by prescribed agencies and allows state government intervention, with technical guidance from the Comptroller and Auditor General.
S. 78Section 78 mandates municipalities to submit their annual accounts to the State Government or its authorized officer.
S. 79Section 79 allows public inspection and publication of quarterly, annual accounts, receipts, expenditures, and the budget by the municipality.
S. 80Section 80 allows a municipality to acquire and manage various public properties and infrastructures for local public purposes.
S. 81Section 81 allows Collectors to decide property claims in municipal boroughs and dismisses suits against their orders after one year.
S. 82Section 82 outlines the composition and management of the municipal fund for Gujarat municipalities.
S. 83Section 83 allows municipalities to use funds for projects beyond their limits to benefit residents, including water supply, energy, slaughterhouses, and public transport.
S. 84The section allows the State Government to authorize municipalities to extend services beyond their jurisdiction, provided it doesn't compromise services within the borough.
S. 85Section 85 allows the Collector or Mamlatdar to requisition municipal services for emergencies, with the municipality entitled to reimbursement.
S. 86Section 86 mandates that municipal funds must be deposited in government treasury or prescribed locations, allows keeping limited cash on hand, and permits investment of surplus funds in public securities.
S. 87Section 87 mandates municipalities to provide public works, education, and sanitation services within their limits.
S. 88Section 88 mandates municipalities to fund anti-rabic treatment for indigent residents of at least one year in the borough.
S. 89Section 89 mandates municipalities to fund the maintenance and treatment of certain lunatics and lepers, subject to state government regulations.
S. 90Section 90 mandates municipalities supplying water to undergo inspections and analysis, but allows exemption by the State Government.
S. 91Section 91 allows a municipality to use its property and funds for public works, education, and other public facilities within its limits.
S. 92Section 92 allows a municipality to cancel or reduce yearly contributions to educational or charitable institutions with State Government sanction and 12 months' notice.
S. 93Section 93 allows the state government to assign village accountant duties to municipalities for land revenue collection.
S. 94Section 94 assigns the municipality to recover land revenue and other dues per Land Revenue Code.
S. 95Section 95 empowers municipalities to collect land revenue and cesses, with state government's notification.
S. 96Section 96 allows the State Government to revoke a municipality's powers if it misuses or fails to perform duties, retaining land revenue collection rights.
S. 97Section 97 appoints a Collector's officer to manage land revenue and cesses after municipality's powers are withdrawn.
S. 98Section 98 allows the State Government to transfer administrative functions and duties from various departments to municipalities.
S. 98ASection 98A imposes a cess on land revenue payments, excluding certain penalties and grazing fees.
S. 98BThe Gujarat Municipalities Act allows the state government to impose a cess of up to 20 paise on water rates from the Bombay Irrigation Act.
S. 98CSection 98C of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, specifies the manner of levying a cess similar to land revenue for tenants liable under specified acts.
S. 98DSection 98D mandates the collection of a cess under the same rules as water rates under the Bombay Irrigation Act.
S. 98ESection 98E mandates the State Government to transfer local cess from land and water rates to the relevant municipality after deducting collection costs.
S. 98FThe Gujarat Municipalities Act allows the State Government to suspend or remit cess collection on a municipality's application.
S. 99Section 99 of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963 authorizes municipalities to levy various taxes and tolls for municipal services and infrastructure.
S. 99ATax on buildings and lands
S. 100Section 100 mandates the government or panchayats to pay municipalities an annual sum equivalent to building tax for exempted government-owned buildings.
S. 101Section 101 outlines the procedure a municipality must follow before imposing a tax, including approval, publication, and consideration of objections.
S. 102Section 102 allows the State Government to approve, modify, or reject municipality-submitted tax rules.
S. 103Section 103 outlines the procedure for municipalities to sanction, modify, and impose taxes, including publication and levy dates.
S. 104Section 104 empowers the State Government to allow municipalities to levy, increase, or reduce taxes within specified limits.
S. 105Section 105 mandates the preparation of an assessment list for property taxes, detailing property descriptions, owners, and tax amounts.
S. 106Section 106 designates "the holder" for tax liability if primary liable party is unknown, with occupier liable if they refuse to disclose information.
S. 107Section 107 allows property owners and occupiers to inspect the completed assessment list for free.
S. 108Section 108 outlines the process for property owners to object to assessments and the executive committee's role in investigating and amending them.
S. 109Section 109 allows the executive committee to amend assessment lists for properties altered or newly constructed after initial listing.
S. 110Section 110 mandates that the liable party must notify the chief officer when a taxable building is demolished, retaining tax liability until notice is given.
S. 111(1) It shall not be necessary to prepare a new assessment-list every year
S. 112Section 112 mandates the authentication of assessment lists by July 31, with government appointment for preparation if not done.
S. 113Section 113 of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, outlines the primary leviable tax on buildings or land, specifying who bears the tax based on ownership or lease status.
S. 114[Deleted
S. 115Section 115 mandates property transferees to notify the chief officer within three months or a year after death, or face a fine.
S. 116Section 116 mandates specific notice formats and allows the chief officer to request transfer instrument copies upon receipt.
S. 117Section 117 ensures that the original tax payer remains liable until they notify the chief officer of a property transfer.
S. 118Section 118 allows municipalities to charge fees for temporary licenses, projections, and street occupations, with penalties for unauthorized use.
S. 119Section 119 allows municipalities to charge for water supply based on usage or make agreements for water supply, with control and costs managed by the municipality.
S. 120Section 120 allows the Development Commissioner to allocate shrine tax revenue to district or taluka panchayats for pilgrim welfare projects.
S. 121[Power to take effectual measures to prevent entry without payment of octroi
S. 122[Octroi by-laws to be submitted with proposal for imposition of octroi
S. 123[Power to examine articles to octroi
S. 124[Presentation of bills for octroi
S. 125[Penalty for evasion of octroi
S. 126Section 126 mandates municipalities to display toll rates in Gujarati and English at toll collection points.
S. 127Section 127 allows municipal toll collectors to seize and sell vehicles or animals for unpaid tolls.
S. 128[Power to keep account current with person, firm or public body in lieu of levying octroi on introduction of goods
S. 129[Collection of octroi by one public body on behalf of others
S. 129A[Deleted
S. 130The State Government can suspend unfair municipal taxes if they're against public interest, after giving the municipality a chance to respond.
S. 131The State Government can require a municipality to impose or enhance taxes if its funds are insufficient for certain expenditures.
S. 132Section 132 outlines the process for municipal authorities to bill and demand payment for due amounts, including notices and appeals.
S. 133Section 133 allows municipal authorities to levy fines, seize property, or discontinue services for unpaid municipal dues.
S. 134Section 134 allows the sale of perishable or low-value seized property to recover dues if not paid.
S. 135Section 135 allows the chief officer to direct a small causes court officer to sell distrained property outside the municipal borough.
S. 136Section 136 specifies fees for notices, warrants, and livestock seizure, to be set by municipal rules and included in recovery costs.
S. 137Section 137 allows the chief officer to enforce immediate payment and seize property if a debtor is about to leave the municipality.
S. 138Section 138 outlines the process and conditions for appealing disputed bills from municipalities to magistrates.
S. 139Section 139 makes decisions on tax appeals and revisions final and mandates their implementation by the chief officer.
S. 140Section 140 prioritizes tax dues over land and building charges, except for non-owners with long-due arrears.
S. 141Section 141 requires receipts for tax payments under the Gujarat Municipalities Act to specify the amount and tax paid.
S. 142Section 142 allows recovery of unpaid amounts as land revenue if the debtor has property outside Gujarat.
S. 142ASection 142A mandates the Finance Commission to review and recommend financial principles for municipal funding and support.
S. 143Section 143 allows municipalities rebates on land revenue collection costs, determined by the State Government.
S. 144The State Government can determine and periodically revise grants to municipalities to augment their finances.
S. 145Section 145 allows the State Government to deduct outstanding municipal dues from the municipality's grant.
S. 146Section 146 allows municipalities to create, improve, and manage public streets, and to sell or lease unused land, with notice and objection procedures for discontinuing streets.
S. 147Section 147 allows the executive committee to mandate street improvements and declare private streets public if owners don't comply.
S. 148The executive committee can declare a privately maintained but publicly accessible street as a public street if no objections are raised within a month.
S. 149Section 149 mandates that new streets must be approved by the executive committee after notice and plan submission, with interim orders possible.
S. 150Section 150 mandates the chief officer to prescribe street lines with public notice, and prohibits building within these lines without permission.
S. 151Section 151 mandates the municipality to require removal of projecting building parts or acquisition of land within street lines for public use.
S. 152Section 152 allows the executive committee to permit building set-forwards for street improvement, with land transfers to the municipality if owned by the committee.
S. 153Section 153 prohibits the use of inflammable materials for building roofs and walls without municipal consent and allows removal of such structures.
S. 154Section 154 mandates that buildings must be constructed high enough to allow drainage to connect to public sewers or approved locations.
S. 155Section 155 requires builders to notify the chief officer and provide detailed plans before construction or alterations in Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963.
S. 156Section 156 allows the chief officer to refuse building permission if the municipality plans to acquire the land or if the construction encroaches on government or municipal land.
S. 157Section 157 mandates builders to notify municipality officials of completed constructions and allows officials to inspect and grant or deny occupancy permits.
S. 158Section 158 prohibits unauthorized construction of huts or sheds and mandates compliance with sanitation and drainage requirements.
S. 159Section 159 empowers the executive committee to order the removal or alteration of unsafe or unsanitary huts or sheds to prevent disease.
S. 160Section 160 mandates municipal control over sewers and drains, requiring proper ventilation and compliance with municipal notices.
S. 161Section 161 allows municipalities to construct, repair, or discontinue drains, ensuring compensation for any resulting damage.
S. 162Section 162 mandates the chief officer to require building or land owners to install necessary drains or pipes for proper drainage.
S. 163Section 163 mandates that new buildings must have proper drainage systems before occupation.
S. 164Section 164 allows building or land owners to connect their drains to municipal drains with chief officer's permission and compliance with conditions, with an appeal option.
S. 165Section 165 allows property owners to connect their land to municipal drains, subject to approval and conditions set by the chief officer.
S. 166Section 166 mandates the chief officer to require the owner to remove or divert a drain for building construction.
S. 167Section 167 mandates the chief officer to require property owners to install or replace sanitation facilities as deemed necessary for public health.
S. 167APower of Chief Officer to require owner to provide water closet or privy accommodation
S. 168Section 168 mandates municipal authorities to require property owners to maintain or remove sewers and privies to prevent nuisances.
S. 169Section 169 allows the chief officer to close inadequate drains and cesspools, requiring alternative effective drainage solutions.
S. 170Section 170 allows the executive committee to order the removal or alteration of unauthorized municipal infrastructure.
S. 171Section 171 prohibits unauthorized construction over municipal drains and imposes fines for violations.
S. 172Section 172 allows municipal chief officers to inspect and enter private sewers and drains, with inspection costs borne by the municipality unless the structure is unauthorized.
S. 173Section 173 allows the executive committee to direct municipal or other agencies to execute works without prior notice to the usual contractor, with expenses initially borne by the contractor unless the municipality funds it.
S. 174Section 174 of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, deems municipal-funded drainage appliances as municipal property unless transferred to the building owner.
S. 175Section 175 grants municipalities powers to manage water mains, pipes, and ducts, similar to their powers for drains.
S. 176Section 176 allows the chief officer to permit building projections in public streets, but mandates removal of unauthorized ones with fines for non-compliance.
S. 177Section 177 mandates the chief officer to order building owners to install proper drainage systems to prevent water from falling on streets.
S. 178Section 178 allows the chief officer to install lighting, electrical, or ventilation equipment on buildings without causing inconvenience.
S. 179Section 179 mandates municipalities to label streets and premises with numbers, with penalties for tampering or non-compliance.
S. 180Any person- (a) who, without the consent of the owner or occupier, and in the case of Troughs and pipes for rain wa
S. 181Section 181 empowers the chief officer to trim hedges and cut trees obstructing public streets or water supplies for health and safety.
S. 182Section 182 mandates the chief officer to secure or repair dangerous buildings and imposes repair costs on the owner.
S. 183Section 183 mandates the chief officer to require water source owners to maintain, clean, or protect water supplies to prevent pollution and ensure public safety.
S. 184Section 184 penalizes unauthorized alterations to municipal property and requires restitution for incurred restoration costs.
S. 185Section 185 penalizes unauthorized constructions or deposits in municipal areas and grants the chief officer power to remove such obstructions.
S. 186Section 186 requires obtaining a license and erecting safety hoardings for construction or repair work that may obstruct streets.
S. 187Section 187 mandates the chief officer to ensure safety during street construction and imposes fines for unauthorized removal of safety measures.
S. 188Section 188 prohibits unauthorized construction materials on streets without municipal permission and sets fines for violations.
S. 189Section 189 allows the chief officer to stop dangerous quarrying activities and requires the responsible party to pay for any preventive measures taken.
S. 190Section 190 mandates the chief officer to muzzle stray dogs in streets, detain or destroy unmuzzled dogs, and recover detention costs from owners.
S. 191Section 191 empowers the chief officer to ban pig keeping in municipal areas to prevent public nuisances and imposes fines for violations.
S. 192Section 192 penalizes depositing or causing nuisance by depositing filth in public places without permission.
S. 193Section 193 penalizes anyone who allows offensive or stagnant water to drain onto streets or open spaces without permission.
S. 194Section penalizes owners or occupiers for keeping offensive or filthy materials on their property for more than 24 hours.
S. 195Section 195 regulates the removal of night-soil and offensive matter, specifying fixed times and routes, and penalties for violations.
S. 196(1) Whoever, being the owner or occupier of any building land, whether Discharging sewage, etc
S. 197Section 197 prohibits unfit buildings from being used as dwellings and mandates certification for re-use.
S. 198Section 198 allows municipal officials to inspect and clean buildings and lands for sanitary reasons.
S. 199Section 199 allows the executive committee to designate public bathing and washing areas and prohibits their use for other purposes.
S. 200Section 200 regulates the washing of clothes by washermen, specifying prohibitions, designated washing places, and fee requirements.
S. 201Section penalizes unauthorized bathing or washing in municipal water bodies, causing pollution, with fines up to 100 rupees.
S. 202Section 202 empowers the chief officer to order the removal or abatement of nuisances from water bodies and land, and to regulate unauthorized construction of water-related structures.
S. 203Section 203 penalizes unauthorized storage or use of night-soil or offensive manure without chief officer's permission.
S. 204Section penalizes tethering or straying animals in public places, with fines up to ₹500 for repeat offenses.
S. 205Section penalizes feeding dairy or food animals with offensive matter with a fine up to 100 rupees.
S. 206Section 206 mandates municipalities to ensure furnaces in trade or manufacturing reduce smoke, with fines for non-compliance.
S. 207Section 207 regulates the use of places for specified purposes in Gujarat municipalities, requiring licenses and penalizing unauthorized use.
S. 208(1) The municipality may from time to time open or close any public market or slaughter-house
S. 209Section empowers municipality-appointed officers to require unauthorized market stall occupants to vacate, with removal if they fail to comply.
S. 210Section 210 allows municipalities to establish slaughterhouses outside their limits with Director's sanction.
S. 211Section 211 authorizes municipal officials to inspect and seize unwholesome food items and destroy perishable ones.
S. 212Section allows municipal officials to inspect weights, measures, and instruments used in trade.
S. 213Section 213 regulates the licensing and operation of businesses dealing in milk and milk products in Gujarat municipalities.
S. 214Section 214 empowers municipalities to direct disease reporting and inspect places to prevent disease spread during outbreaks.
S. 215Section 215 empowers municipalities to take measures against disease outbreaks and grants additional powers to the Collector to control and mitigate such threats.
S. 216The section allows the State Government or Collector to revoke, modify, or cancel municipal powers and orders.
S. 217Section 217 mandates municipalities to take necessary measures to prevent and control infectious diseases among cattle.
S. 218Section 218 allows the executive committee to seek court orders to reduce overcrowding in dangerous buildings.
S. 219Section 219 empowers the State Government to grant municipalities specific powers to address health risks due to building defects.
S. 220Section 220 allows the Director to close burial sites deemed harmful or controversial, with fines for violations.
S. 221Section 221 allows the executive committee to order the closure of certain polluting or hazardous businesses deemed dangerous or offensive to the neighborhood.
S. 222Section 222 regulates the use of whistles or trumpets in factories, requiring a license from the executive committee and imposing fines for non-compliance.
S. 223Section penalizes loitering for prostitution in public places and regulates complaint-based enforcement.
S. 224Section 224 regulates pilgrim lodging in designated municipal areas, requiring licenses from the executive committee and imposing fines for non-compliance.
S. 225Section mandates police and municipal officers to assist fire-brigades, close streets during fires, and remove interfering persons.
S. 226Section 226 outlines the methods for serving notices and presenting bills under the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963.
S. 227Section 227 penalizes non-compliance with lawful municipal directions or permissions with fines.
S. 228Section 228 imposes fines for contravening the Gujarat Municipalities Act or related bye-laws.
S. 229Section 229 allows municipalities to execute required works by defaulting owners or occupiers and recover the costs as taxes.
S. 230Section allows occupier to execute required work on defaulting owner's property and recover costs from owner or rent.
S. 231Section 231 allows the owner to seek court orders compelling an occupier to allow necessary works under the Act, with fines for refusal.
S. 232Section 232 exempts agents or trustees from municipal obligations if they lack owner's funds to cover required expenses.
S. 233Power to evict certain persons from municipal premises
S. 234Power to recover rent or damages as arrears of land revenue
S. 235Deduction of rent from salary or wages in certain cases
S. 236—
S. 237Bar of Jurisdiction of Civil Courts
S. 238Section 238 repeals the Cattle-trespass Act, 1871 in municipal boroughs, transferring cattle pound authority to the municipality.
S. 239Section 239 empowers municipalities to designate public cattle pounds and appoint keepers, subject to municipal control.
S. 240Section 240 penalizes straying cattle in municipal areas and allows fines, imprisonment, and compensation for damages.
S. 241Section 241 mandates police and appointed officers to seize straying cattle and penalizes opposition to this duty.
S. 242Section 242 details the sale of unclaimed impounded cattle after seven days and the distribution of proceeds.
S. 243Section 243 sets pound fees and impoundment charges for cattle, specified by the State Government and municipality.
S. 244Section 244 allows aggrieved persons to file complaints against illegal seizure or detention of cattle, with potential compensation and release orders.
S. 245Section 245 mandates pound-keepers to require impounded cattle owners to declare ownership and deposit security, with forfeiture or refund based on subsequent impoundments.
S. 246Section 246 empowers the chief officer to direct prosecutions for municipal offenses, with executive committee approval.
S. 247Section 247 protects officials from being deemed trespassers due to procedural defects in levying distress under the Act.
S. 248Section 248 holds individuals liable for compensating municipality property damage and penalties, with disputes resolved by a Magistrate.
S. 249Section 249 allows municipalities to sue debtors in court for unpaid amounts or charges.
S. 250Section 250 allows municipalities to sue, compromise, and compensate for damages to their property rights under the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963.
S. 251Section 251 allows municipalities to recover rent due from landholders, treating them as superior and inferior holders under the Land Revenue Code.
S. 252Section 252 protects municipalities and their officials from lawsuits for actions done in good faith under the Act.
S. 253Section 253 bars suits against a Gujarat municipality or its officers for actions done in good faith, with specific notice and limitation requirements.
S. 254Section 254 requires state government approval before prosecuting former municipal officials for offenses allegedly committed during their duties.
S. 255Section 255 allows police officers to arrest and detain unknown offenders against the Act for up to 24 hours.
S. 256Section 256 allows the state government to assign certain officers to municipalities to help them fulfill their duties.
S. 257Section 257 grants the Director, Collector, or authorized government officer inspection and oversight powers over municipal properties and records.
S. 258Section 258 allows the Collector to suspend or prohibit municipal actions deemed harmful or unlawful, with appeal to the State Government.
S. 259Section 259 allows the Collector to mandate emergency works and direct payment from municipal funds for public health and safety.
S. 260Section 260 allows the Director to require a municipality to reduce excessive staff or pay if deemed necessary, with an appeal option to the State Government.
S. 261Section 261 allows the State Government to order inquiries into municipal administration with powers similar to a civil court.
S. 262Section 262 empowers the State Government to direct the Director to ensure municipality duties are performed, appointing others if needed.
S. 263Section 263 empowers the State Government to dissolve a municipality if it fails to perform duties or abuses its powers.
S. 263AThe section allows the State Government to appoint an officer to manage municipal duties when elections for reconstitution cannot occur.
S. 264Section 264 grants the State Government and Collectors authority over municipalities for general administration and power to dissolve them for incompetency.
S. 264ANotified areas
S. 264BThe section allows the State Government to adapt Act provisions, impose taxes, and appoint officials for tax recovery in notified areas.
S. 264CSection 264C treats appointed person/committee and area as a Municipality and municipal borough for Act's purposes.
S. 264D[Preliminaries to notification
S. 264ESection 264E of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, transfers property and tax rights from notified areas to municipalities or the State Government upon cessation of notification.
S. 265Section 265 defines key terms for changes in local authorities under the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963.
S. 266Section 266 allows the State Government to adjust municipal boundaries and governance upon changes like additions, exclusions, amalgamations, or splits of municipal boroughs.
S. 266ASection defines terms "gram," "gram panchayat," and "Panchayats Act" for the chapter's interpretation.
S. 266BSection 266B dissolves local panchayats in specified transitional areas, appoints an administrator, and mandates municipality reconstitution within six months.
S. 266C[Deleted
S. 266D[Deleted
S. 266E[Deleted
S. 267Section 267 allows authorized officers to enter buildings or land for municipal purposes, with consent or notice, respecting social customs.
S. 268Section 268 outlines arbitration and determination procedures for compensation or damages in Gujarat Municipalities Act disputes.
S. 269Section 269 resolves disputes on costs or expenses directed by the Act, determining them via the executive committee and recovering them like tax.
S. 270Section 270 mandates the recovery of municipal records, money, or property from former officials who fail to return them.
S. 270A[ Powers and duties of municipality not validly constituted to be performed by person appointed by Government
S. 271Section 271 empowers the municipality to make and amend rules for its administration, staff, and officers' conduct.
S. 272Section 272 allows municipalities to create rules for gratuities or allowances for deceased officers' relatives, subject to state government approval.
S. 273[Rules made with approval of Director or without approval
S. 274Section 274 allows a municipality to suspend, modify, or abolish any existing tax for sufficient reasons.
S. 275Section 275 allows municipalities to create by-laws regulating markets, slaughterhouses, food businesses, and factory signaling.
S. 276Section 276 mandates municipal rules and bye-laws to be publicly accessible and printed copies for sale.
S. 277(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this
S. 278Section 278 allows the State Government to declare certain areas as agricultural, exempting them from municipal provisions and taxes.
S. 278ADelegation
S. 279Section 279 repeals previous municipal acts in Gujarat and continues existing municipalities under the new act.
S. 280Section 280 allows the State Government to address difficulties in implementing the Act and manage municipal elections amidst unforeseen circumstances.
S. 281Transitory provision
S. 1885Naming streets and numbering of premises; penalty for defacing, etc
S. 1901Bom
S. 1925Repeal
S. 19491964 : Guj
S. 1950Special trusts
S. 1962[1964 : Guj
S. 1986General dis- qualifications of voters