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Security when to be taken for performance of contract.— The Commissioner shall require sufficient security for the due performance of every contract in which he enters under the last preceding section, and may, in his discretion, require security for the due performance of any other contract into which he enters under this Act. 1 These words were substituted for the words “the said two members” by Mah. 32 of 2011, s. 10(b). 2 This word was substituted for the word “his” by Mah. 27 of 1999, s. 25(b). 3 These words were substituted for the words “Members-in-charge” by Mah. 27 of 1999, s. 25(c). 4 These words were substituted for the words “the said two members” by Mah. 32 of 2011, s. 10(c). 5 This proviso was inserted by Mah. 27 of 1999, s. 25(d). 6 The words “in lieu of two members of the standing committee” were deleted by Mah. 32 of 2011, s. 10(d). 7 These words were inserted by Bom. 13 of 1933, s. 14(i). 8 The word “said” was substituted for the words “last preceding” by Bom. 13 of 1933, s. 14(ii). 9 These words were substituted for the letters and figures “Rs. 50,000” by Mah. 32 of 2011, s. 11(2). 10 These words were substituted for the words “fifty thousand rupees” by Mah. 32 of 2011, s. 11(1)(a). 11 This proviso was added by Bom. 13 of 1933, s. 11(1)(b). 12 This sub-section was substituted by Mah. 27 of 1999, s. 26. 13 Section 72A was inserted by Mah. 11 of 2002, s. 6. 1888 : III] The Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act 121 1[73-1A. Saving of contracts under Chapter XVI-A.— Nothing in sections 69 to 73, both inclusive, shall apply to contract made under Chapter XVI-A of this Act.] CHAPTER IV MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND SERVANTS 2[Special Engineer, City Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Executive Health Officer, Education Officer, Municipal Secretary, Municipal Chief Auditor and other Officers] 3[73A. Appointment of Special Engineer.— (1) The Corporation may as soon as conveniently may be after the coming into operation of the City of Bombay Municipal (Amendment) Act, 1947 (Bom. IV of 1947) appoint a Special Engineer to execute powers and perform duties in connection with all schemes for postwar reconstruction and general development of the City including schemes for water supply and slum clearance. A person appointed as Special Engineer shall hold the post for 4[such period not exceeding seven years as the Corporation may determine]. The Special Engineer shall also exercise and perform such powers, duties and functions under this Act as the Commissioner may from time to time direct. (2) The Special Engineer shall receive such monthly salary and allowances as the corporation shall from time to time determine. (3) The Special Engineer shall devote his whole time and attention to the duties of his office. (4) The provisions of section 80B shall not apply to the appointment of the Special Engineer. (5) The appointment of the Special Engineer shall be subject to confirmation by the 5[State] Government. (6) During the continuance of the appointment of the Special Engineer— (i) the operation of provisions of sections 74 and 75 in so far as they relate to the appointment of the City Engineer shall remain suspended ; and (ii) any reference in this Act (other than this section and sections 74 and 75) to the “City Engineer” shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Special Engineer”.]