The ODISHA MUNICIPAL ACT, 1950

odisha · 1950

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S. 1Inserted by the Orissa Act 11 of 1994, w
S. 2Substituted by ibid Section 11(b)
S. 3Substituted by the Orissa Act 19 of 1995 w
S. 4Substituted by the Orissa Act 23 of 1972, w
S. 5Inserted by the Orissa Act 16 of 1968, w
S. 6Substituted by the Orissa Act 11 of 1994, w
S. 7Section 7 allows the Governor to abolish municipalities, transferring their assets and liabilities to the State Government.
S. 8Substituted 'or by an officer not bellow the rank of a District Magistrate' by the Orissa Act 6 of 2002, w
S. 9Section 9 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 establishes municipalities as corporate bodies with perpetual succession and powers to acquire property, enter contracts, and elect councillors using party symbols.
S. 10Section 10 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 regulates municipal roads, buildings, public premises, stables, sanitation, and slaughterhouses.
S. 11For every buffalo and she-buffalo : 8
S. 14Section 14 states that only individuals listed on the electoral roll for a ward can vote in elections for that ward.
S. 153[Removal of name from electoral roll
S. 16Section 16 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, disqualifies candidates for municipal council elections if they are not on the electoral roll, under 21, or illiterate in English, Hindi, or the state language.
S. 17Section 17 details circumstances under which a municipal councillor in Odisha can be disqualified from holding office.
S. 18Section 18 allows election petitions to challenge a councillor's election on grounds of corruption, improper vote handling, or disqualification.
S. 19Section 19 outlines the procedure for filing a petition to challenge a municipal election result in Odisha.
S. 20Section allows opposite-party candidates to provide evidence to contest another candidate's election.
S. 21Section 21 establishes that election petitions in Odisha municipalities are heard by the District Judge acting as a designated tribunal.
S. 22Section 22 repeals old election rules for Chairpersons and temporarily applies old Councillor rules for one year.
S. 23Section 23 grants the Tribunal the same powers as a civil court judge and allows it to employ district magistrate's staff for its processes.
S. 24Section 24 repeals and temporarily adjusts election rules for Chairpersons and Councillors under the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 25Section 25 allows a tribunal to set aside election proceedings and order a new election if corruption, non-compliance, or errors render the original election invalid.
S. 26Section 26 bars corrupt candidates from municipal office for up to five years, with possible removal by the Governor.
S. 27Section 27 preserves actions taken by a councilor before election invalidation, even if later declared not duly elected.
S. 28Section 28 prohibits corrupt practices like vote manipulation, bribery, threats, and social boycotts in municipal elections.
S. 29Section disqualifies convicted individuals from voting, being elected, or holding municipal office for up to four years.
S. 30Section 30 penalizes improper electoral roll entries or omissions through deceit, with fines and imprisonment.
S. 31Section penalizes anyone who falsifies election records in Odisha Municipal Act, imposing up to one year imprisonment or fine.
S. 32Section 32 penalizes double voting and personation in municipal elections with imprisonment, fine, or both.
S. 33Section 33 penalizes unauthorized disclosure of voting information by election officials with up to six months imprisonment and/or fine.
S. 34Section penalizes polling officers for allowing ineligible voters or barring eligible ones, with up to six months imprisonment or fines.
S. 35Section 35 restricts first-class Magistrates from handling specified municipal offenses unless reported by an elector.
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S. 37Section 37 of The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 bars courts from interfering in municipal election matters except under specified procedures.
S. 38Section 38 allows councillors to request a District Judge to decide if they are disqualified under Sections 16 or 17.
S. 39Section mandates publication of names of all municipal councillors, including leaders, in the official Gazette.
S. 40Section 40 prohibits councillors from receiving remuneration but allows for prescribed travelling, monthly, and sitting allowances.
S. 41Section 41 outlines the term of office for councillors in Odisha municipalities, specifying five years for elected or nominated councillors and the unexpired term for by-elections or casual vacancies.
S. 42Section 42 outlines procedures for holding fresh elections and nominating candidates when no councillor is elected in Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 45Section 45 fills casual vacancies in a municipality by election or nomination of another councillor.
S. 46The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 allows the State Government to leave councilor vacancies unfilled until the next election if they would end within six months.
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S. 51Section 51 allows the Odisha Municipality to grant leave to its Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson for up to three months annually.
S. 52Section 52 outlines transitional provisions for municipal councilors' terms and election schedules.
S. 56Section 56 ensures that casual vacancies do not invalidate any municipal acts.
S. 57Section 57 prohibits civil courts from granting temporary injunctions against municipal officials or elections on grounds of improper election or appointment.
S. 58Section 58 allows the municipality to form committees to assist in duties related to finance, public health, public works, education, and other relevant subjects.
S. 59Section 59 outlines the constitution, composition, and governance of municipal committees in Odisha.
S. 60Section 60 outlines the Water-works Committee's powers to inspect water supply systems and call for related reports.
S. 61Section 61 allows municipalities to form joint committees with other local authorities for shared interests, with specific regulations and State Government approval.
S. 63Section 63 mandates municipal councillors to hold monthly meetings, or more often if called by the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson.
S. 64Section 64 allows councillors to call a special meeting if the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson does not, upon requisition by at least one-third of councillors.
S. 65Section 65 outlines who presides over municipal meetings, with the Chairperson leading, and the Vice-Chairperson or a Councillor in their absence.
S. 66Section 66 outlines the President's role in maintaining order and resolving points of order during municipal meetings.
S. 67Section 67 prohibits councillors from voting or discussing matters where they have a financial interest.
S. 68Section 68 ensures municipal acts remain valid despite defects in officeholder qualifications or vacancies.
S. 69Section 69 outlines how decisions are made in the Municipality, with a tie broken by the President's casting vote.
S. 70Section 70 outlines the quorum requirements and meeting adjournment procedures for Odisha Municipality meetings.
S. 71Section 71 mandates recording and publication of municipal meeting minutes in Oriya, with public inspection and forwarding resolutions to relevant authorities.
S. 72Section 72 empowers municipalities to create regulations for meeting conduct, record-keeping, seal use, and committee duties.
S. 73Section 73 allows municipalities to hire and set terms for employees, with state approval, and temporarily employ staff in emergencies.
S. 74Section 74 mandates that every municipality must have an Executive Officer, Engineer, and Health Officer appointed by the State Government.
S. 75Section 75 outlines the process for appointing and dismissing municipal officers and servants, with specific roles for the Selection Committee and Chairperson.
S. 76Section 76 empowers the Chairperson to discipline municipal officers, except for certain high-ranking officials, for misconduct.
S. 78Section 78 grants the Chairperson and certain officers leave-granting authority for municipal employees.
S. 79Section 79 allows the municipality to grant gratuities, allowances, or annuities to its officers or servants, and to family members of deceased officers or servants who died from work-related risks.
S. 80Section 80 prohibits municipalities from dismissing state-transferred employees without state government approval.
S. 81Section 81 empowers the State Government to establish a Local Fund Service for municipalities, subject to consultation and regulation by rules.
S. 82Section 82 prohibits individuals from municipal employment if they have a financial stake in contracts with the municipality or were previously dismissed for misconduct.
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S. 84Section 84 allows the municipality to frame regulations for staff salaries, qualifications, leave, pensions, and Provident Funds, subject to State Government approval.
S. 85Section 85 allows the State Government to assign state employees to municipalities, with the municipality covering their salaries and benefits.
S. 86Section 86 mandates scavengers to provide six weeks' written notice before leaving their duties, or face imprisonment.
S. 87The Executive Officer enforces municipal resolutions and supervises health and engineering work unless directed otherwise by the Director.
S. 88The Executive Officer can direct emergency work with Chairperson's or Vice-Chairperson's approval, funded by Municipal Fund.
S. 89Section 89 allows the Vice-Chairperson to perform the Chairperson's duties when the Chairperson's position is vacant.
S. 90Section 90 allows the Chairperson to delegate and withdraw powers to the Vice-Chairperson or individual councillors during vacancies or absences.
S. 92Section allows the Chairperson to delegate and withdraw municipal functions to/from officers.
S. 93Section 93 ensures delegated functions under Sections 90, 91, and 92 are controlled and revisable by the Chairperson.
S. 94Section 94 outlines the rights of individual councillors in a municipality, including oversight, suggestions, resolutions, and access to records.
S. 95Section 95 states that a municipality's powers, duties, and functions must be exercised through resolutions passed in meetings.
S. 96Section 96 allows a municipality to delegate powers, duties, or functions to a Chairperson or Executive Officer, except for regulation-making powers.
S. 97Section 97 grants the Executive Officer of a municipality various powers to manage municipal affairs.
S. 98Section 98 outlines conditions and procedures for appealing orders made by the Executive Officer under the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 99Section 99 allows the Executive Officer to delegate powers to municipal servants, with conditions and restrictions, subject to review.
S. 100Section 100 empowers the municipality to request reports, information, and documents from its officers for administrative purposes.
S. 101Section 101 of The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 allows certain officers to participate in discussions but prohibits them from voting or proposing resolutions.
S. 102Section 102 grants the Executive Officer of a municipality authority to inspect buildings and land for authorized purposes.
S. 103Section 103 authorizes municipal Executive Officers to inspect and test weights and measures to prevent offenses under the Indian Penal Code.
S. 104Section 104 mandates the Chairperson to present budget estimates and actuals to the municipality two months before the financial year end.
S. 105Particulars to be included in the budget :– (1) The budget estimate shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed
S. 106Section 106 mandates the publication and inspection of budget estimates in Odisha municipalities, with suggestions open for consideration.
S. 107Section 107 mandates the municipality to approve budget estimates after revisions and submit them to the State Government.
S. 108Section 108 mandates the State Government to review municipal budgets to ensure proper income estimates, minimum balance provisions, loan repayments, and specific grant usage.
S. 109Section 109 allows the State Government to amend a municipality's budget if it finds errors, and mandates resubmission or direct alteration if the municipality fails to comply.
S. 110Section 110 outlines how the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, regulates budget estimate alterations and revisions.
S. 111Section 111 allows municipalities to raise loans for municipal purposes, except for tramways, which require a two-thirds majority vote.
S. 112Section 112 mandates the State Government to set minimum balances, expenditures, and reporting requirements for municipalities.
S. 113Section 113 appoints auditors for municipal funds, applying the Orissa Local Fund Audit Act, 1948.
S. 114Section 114 establishes a Municipal Fund for each municipality, crediting it with various revenue sources and fines.
S. 115Section 115 mandates municipal funds to be deposited in government treasury or approved bank, with optional investment in approved securities.
S. 116Section 116 prioritizes loan repayments, trust obligations, and staff salaries in municipal fund allocations.
S. 117Section 117 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, outlines the purposes for which municipal funds can be used, including road maintenance, water supply, and public lighting.
S. 118Section 118 allows municipalities to exceed budget limits for acquiring land and constructing essential public works with state government approval.
S. 119Section 119 allows the state government or local authority to transfer management of unspecified institutions or works to the municipality with necessary funds.
S. 120Section 120 restricts municipality funds for water, lighting, sanitation, and drainage to specific municipal expenses and prohibits fund use for other purposes.
S. 121Section 121 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, vests specified public property in the municipality for its management and control.
S. 122The State Government can exclude certain public works from the Act's application and modify or cancel such exclusions.
S. 123Section 123 allows the state government to transfer control of certain properties to a municipality with consent and conditions.
S. 124Section 124 allows the state government to transfer public institutions to municipalities, with conditions for objections.
S. 125Section allows the state government to acquire necessary immovable property for the municipality under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
S. 126Section 126 allows a municipality to take over and repair public works with owner consent.
S. 127Section 127 allows a municipality to buy, lease, or sell land with state government approval for municipal purposes.
S. 128Section 128 allows a municipality to accept property in trust for purposes related to its funded activities.
S. 129Section 129 allows the State Government to transfer additional functions to a municipality with agreed conditions.
S. 130Section 130 authorizes the Executive Office to enter into contracts for the municipality, subject to municipal sanction and seal, and outlines tender rules by the State Government.
S. 131Section 131 grants the municipality power to impose taxes and fees on property and latrines within its limits.
S. 132Section 132 limits the tax rate on holdings to 10% of annual value and exempts certain properties from tax.
S. 133Section 133 restricts the imposition of water and lighting taxes in Odisha under specific conditions.
S. 134Section 134 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, regulates the imposition of latrine tax with specific restrictions on eligible holdings and tax rates.
S. 135Section 135 restricts the drainage tax rate to 10% without state government approval and ties its total proceeds to drainage and sewerage system maintenance.
S. 136Section 136 allows the municipality to compound latrine tax for up to one year or assess it per head based on premises usage.
S. 137Section 137 defines the annual value of a holding as the gross rental minus a 15% deduction for buildings.
S. 138Section 138 grants the municipality authority to determine if properties are part of a single holding and to set criteria for such determinations.
S. 139Section 139 outlines how a municipality assesses subdivided land or building shares, apportioning or assigning separate assessments based on ownership and conformity to regulations.
S. 140Section 140 outlines the process for assessing amalgamated land or buildings for municipal purposes.
S. 141Section 141 outlines who is responsible for paying taxes based on property value, while Section 142 details the establishment of a valuation organization and appointment of valuation officers.
S. 144Section 144 determines the tax rate on municipal property holdings, set annually before the tax year.
S. 145Section 145 mandates the preparation of an assessment list detailing property tax information for municipal tax purposes.
S. 147The Executive Officer can modify or update the assessment list under the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 148Section 148 mandates transferees to notify the Executive Officer of property title transfers and imposes tax liability continuation for non-notification.
S. 149Section 149 allows the Valuation Officer to assess a consolidated tax on a house and its land, with deductions for the house owner based on rent.
S. 150Section 150 allows the municipality to reduce or remit taxes if levying them would cause excessive hardship to the taxpayer.
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S. 152Section 152 mandates public notice of property assessments and appeals against taxation within a month.
S. 154Section 154 allows an appeal officer to refer tax liability doubts to the High Court for decision.
S. 155Costs :– (1) In every appeal the costs shall be in the discretion of the officer deciding the appeal
S. 156Section 156 bars suits against municipal assessments, making the appellate authority's order final and binding.
S. 157Section 157 outlines how municipal taxes are adjusted pending and after resolution of valuation objections.
S. 158Section 158 mandates municipalities to announce office hours for tax payments via notifications.
S. 159Section 159 mandates quarterly advance payments for taxes on annual value of holdings, with initial amounts listed and payable.
S. 160Section 160 mandates receipts for tax payments under the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, signed by authorized officers.
S. 161Section 161 mandates the Executive Officer to serve a notice for unpaid taxes after sixty-one days, within six months.
S. 162Section 162 allows levying by distress and sale of defaulter's movable property for unpaid taxes, except certain exempted items.
S. 163Section 163 outlines the procedure for issuing and executing warrants of distress and sale for unpaid municipal dues.
S. 164Section 164 allows officers to break open doors to seize defaulter's property, except private women's rooms without notice.
S. 165Section 165 outlines the procedure for auctioning seized movable property to recover unpaid dues and costs, with surplus proceeds credited to the Municipal Fund.
S. 166Section 166 allows a district magistrate to sell a defaulter's movable property outside the municipality if none is found within it.
S. 167The Executive Officer must maintain records of all distress and sales for tax recovery under the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 168Section 168 allows recovery of tax arrears as land revenue arrears after a notice of demand.
S. 169Section 169 allows municipal Executive Officers to request the Collector for tax recovery treated as land revenue arrears after failed distress sale.
S. 170Section 170 allows municipalities to sue instead of using distress and sale for unpaid taxes.
S. 171The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 allows municipalities to write off irrecoverable taxes up to ₹500 without approval, but requires state government sanction for higher amounts.
S. 172Section 172 prohibits municipal councillors, officers, servants, and police constables from buying properties at municipal sales.
S. 173Section 173 allows tax recovery from occupiers if non-resident owners fail to pay, with deductions from rent.
S. 174Section 174 makes the purchaser responsible for any tax owed by the seller at the time of purchase.
S. 175Section 175 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, makes municipal taxes a first charge on property after land revenue.
S. 176Section 176 mandates the municipality to impose and collect tax on carriages, carts, horses, and other specified animals used in business within the municipality.
S. 177Section 177 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, outlines penalties for various municipal infractions including failure to furnish correct statements and maintain water-supply connections.
S. 178Section 178 imposes a proportionate tax on new carriages acquired mid-half-year without a license.
S. 179Section 179 grants a license for carriage and animals upon tax payment, with a municipal number affixed.
S. 180Section 180 mandates that if the owner of a taxable carriage or animal is not local, the keeper must obtain a license.
S. 181Section 181 prohibits keeping carriages without required licenses, except for unused or damaged ones.
S. 182The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 allows the municipality to negotiate payment agreements with livery stable-keepers instead of collecting specified taxes.
S. 183Section 183 mandates the Executive Officer to maintain a public list of licensed individuals and their taxed vehicles and animals.
S. 184Section 184 authorizes municipal officers to inspect stables and summon tax-liable persons for unpaid taxes on carriages and animals.
S. 185Section 185 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, mandates re-licensing of transferred carriage or cart within a month.
S. 186Section 186 allows municipal authorities to seize and sell carts without numbers, with proceeds used to pay taxes, penalties, and seizure costs.
S. 187Section 187 allows refund of tax if a licensed carriage or animal was not used in the municipality for part of the half-year, with notice required.
S. 188Section 188 prevents double taxation for animals used in multiple municipalities and regulates octroi exemptions and compounding.
S. 189Section 189 allows the Municipality to levy profession tax if determined by resolution.
S. 190Section 190 allows profession tax on firms, associations, or Hindu families to be levied on any adult member.
S. 191Section 191 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, imposes professional tax liability on employers for servants or agents conducting business in a municipality.
S. 192Section 192 mandates serving a notice for unpaid profession tax, while Section 193 ensures confidentiality of tax assessment documents.
S. 194Section 194 mandates the Executive Officer to request owners or occupiers to provide a list of occupants with their details and rental information.
S. 195Section 195 mandates employers to provide a list of employees and their salaries, and section 195-A allows appeals against profession tax demands.
S. 196Section 196 mandates the municipality to supply water, maintain drainage, and provide street lighting.
S. 197Section 197 vests all public water works and adjacent land in the municipality, with state control options.
S. 198Section 198 authorizes the municipality to construct and maintain water supply works with state government approval.
S. 199Section 199 prohibits unauthorized entry onto municipal land related to water supply without proper permission.
S. 200Section 200 prohibits erecting buildings or roads over municipal water mains without permission and allows the municipality to remove such structures.
S. 201Section 201 mandates the municipality to supply sufficient, safe water for domestic use within its funds.
S. 202Section 202 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, mandates municipal control over water supply connections, with owners maintaining them.
S. 203Section 203 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, authorizes the Executive Officer to arrange private water supply for domestic use, with specific conditions on supply and cost recovery.
S. 204The Executive Officer can supply non-domestic water at rates set by the municipality.
S. 205Section 205 allows a municipality to supply water outside its area with state government approval and can cut off supply.
S. 206Section 206 allows the Executive Officer to cut off municipal water supply for various non-compliance reasons.
S. 207Section 207 exempts municipalities from penalties or damages for water supply interruptions due to droughts or unavoidable causes.
S. 208The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 allows municipalities to designate public water sources for specific health and cleanliness purposes and to prohibit misuse.
S. 209Section 209 mandates the municipality to light public roads and manage public drainage, within available funds.
S. 210Maintenance system of drainage by municipality
S. 211Section outlines fines for various municipal sanitation violations, including improper drainage, unauthorized constructions, and improper waste disposal.
S. 212Section 212 mandates the Health Officer to arrange for private drains to connect to public drains or direct owners to construct necessary drainage systems at their expense.
S. 213Section 213 allows the Health Officer to close or limit private drains if they are not part of the municipality's drainage system, with the municipality funding any necessary replacements.
S. 214Section 214 allows the Health Officer to combine drains for economic efficiency, with owners sharing maintenance costs.
S. 215Section 215 prohibits construction over public drains without municipal permission and allows removal of unauthorized structures.
S. 216Section 216 mandates the Health Officer to require owners or occupiers to construct and maintain culverts or drain coverings on side-channels or ditches.
S. 217Section 217 mandates building owners to install and maintain water troughs and pipes as directed by the Health Officer.
S. 218The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 allows municipalities to install utilities through private property, minimizing inconvenience and compensating for damages.
S. 219Section prohibits unauthorized connections to municipal utilities and allows the Executive Officer to order removal of such unauthorized connections.
S. 220Section 220 restricts municipal undertakings of new works outside its area to those sanctioned by the State Government.
S. 221Section 221 mandates municipalities to arrange for regular road cleaning, daily waste removal, and compost production from collected waste.
S. 222Section 222 mandates the municipality to make public health arrangements for pilgrimage sites and may require contributions from their trustees.
S. 223Section 223 prohibits improper disposal of animal carcasses, rubbish, and filth by municipalities.
S. 224Section prohibits owners or occupiers from keeping filth on premises for more than 24 hours and mandates compliance with health officer's cleaning requisitions.
S. 225Section 225 prohibits owners or occupiers from allowing filth to flow onto roads except through drains or cesspools.
S. 226Section 226 prohibits using uncovered carts for removing filth and mandates cleaning spills in public areas.
S. 227Section 227 prohibits throwing rubbish or filth into public drains not meant for waste disposal.
S. 228Section mandates the municipality to provide, maintain, and clean public latrines and urinals in convenient locations.
S. 229Section 229 prohibits construction of latrines or urinals near roads, drains, or public water sources without municipal permission.
S. 230Section 230 mandates Health Officer to require building owners to provide or relocate latrines for occupants.
S. 231Section mandates employers to provide and maintain separate latrines for laborers as required by the Health Officer.
S. 232The section mandates the Health Officer to require owners of public places to provide and maintain separate latrines for men and women.
S. 233Section mandates latrines to be screened and kept clean to avoid view and maintain hygiene.
S. 234Section 234 mandates the municipality to maintain and repair public roads and bridges, and may delegate this task to other local authorities with consent.
S. 235Section 235 empowers the municipality to lay out, construct, and improve public roads, bridges, and sub-ways, with compensation for affected landowners.
S. 236Section 236 allows the municipality to sell closed road sites with state government approval.
S. 237Section 237 allows municipalities to acquire land and buildings for road improvements, with owners retaining land by paying a fixed sum.
S. 238Section 238 allows the municipality to set building lines and road alignments for public roads, with prior public notice and objection consideration.
S. 239Section 239 prohibits building construction within road alignments and requires permission for construction between road alignments and building lines.
S. 240Section 240 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 mandates the Executive Officer to set back or remove buildings within road alignments and compensate owners for damages.
S. 241The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 allows municipalities to move buildings forward to improve road alignments.
S. 242Section 242 outlines the municipality's authority to plan and prepare public road schemes and their minimum width requirements.
S. 243Section 243 mandates the municipality to water public roads for public convenience, subject to funds availability.
S. 244Section 244 allows the Executive Officer to temporarily close roads for repairs or related municipal works.
S. 245Section 245 prohibits unauthorized alteration or removal of public road materials without Executive Officer's permission.
S. 246Section 246 allows a municipality to recover expenses from individuals causing extraordinary traffic damage, with state government approval.
S. 247Section 247 mandates landowners to construct access roads when selling land for building, unless it already connects to an existing road.
S. 248Section 248 requires private road applicants to submit plans to the municipality for approval and outlines conditions for sanctioning new private roads.
S. 249Section 249 allows the Executive Officer to order alteration or demolition of unauthorized roads.
S. 250Section 250 allows the Executive Officer to mandate or personally execute road improvements on private roads if not done by owners.
S. 251Section allows property owners to request a private road to be declared public if they meet certain improvements and own at least three-fourths of it.
S. 252Section 252 prohibits building walls or fences over or in roads except as specified.
S. 253Section 253 prohibits outward-opening doors, gates, bars, and windows on ground floors without a license and allows alteration by the Executive Officer.
S. 254Section 254 allows the Executive Officer to order removal of unauthorized road encroachments, with compensation if legally protected.
S. 255Section 255 allows municipalities to grant licenses for certain projections and temporary structures, but prohibits those that harm health or public convenience.
S. 256Section 256 mandates the Executive Officer to secure and safely complete municipal road, drain, or premises repairs.
S. 257Section 257 prohibits the removal of barriers or extinguishing lights set up by municipal authorities without proper authorization.
S. 258Section 258 prohibits making holes or obstructions on roads without Executive Officer's permission and requires fencing and lighting if allowed.
S. 259Section 259 requires a license for building work that may obstruct roads, with safety measures like fencing and lighting.
S. 260Section 260 mandates occupiers to clear road obstructions from fallen structures within 12 hours or as allowed by the Executive Officer.
S. 261Naming of public roads :– (1) The municipality may give names to new public road and may alter the name of any public ro
S. 262Section 262 mandates numbering of buildings and prohibits unauthorized removal or defacement of these numbers.
S. 263Section 263 regulates building site use and construction, allowing exemptions by the State Government.
S. 264Section 264 requires applicants to submit detailed plans and specifications to the Executive Officer for building construction approval.
S. 265The Executive Officer must approve the site before granting permission for building construction or reconstruction.
S. 266Section prohibits starting building construction or reconstruction without permission from the Executive Officer.
S. 267Section 267 mandates the Executive Officer to approve or deny site approval or work permission within 30 days.
S. 268Section 268 mandates that if the Executive Officer delays approval, the municipality must decide within a month or approval is deemed granted.
S. 269Section 269 outlines grounds for refusing approval for building construction or reconstruction in Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 270Section 270 states that construction or reconstruction permits lapse after one year, requiring a new application for continuation.
S. 271The Executive Officer can require building owners to correct non-compliant work or show cause for not making changes.
S. 272Section 272 applies Sections 264, 265, 266, 270, and 271 to wells in Odisha.
S. 273Section 273 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 mandates that building construction and reconstruction regulations apply to alterations and additions, except for necessary repairs.
S. 274Section 274 allows appeals to the municipality against Executive Officer's orders, while 274-A permits municipalities to levy development charges with prior sanction.
S. 275Section 275 mandates the Executive Officer to require or take immediate action to secure or repair dangerous structures or trees to prevent harm.
S. 276Section 276 empowers the Executive Officer to halt dangerous quarrying operations to prevent harm or nuisance.
S. 277Section 277 mandates the Executive Officer to regulate flammable materials in structures and storage of combustible items to prevent fire hazards.
S. 278Section 278 prohibits construction of wells, tanks, etc., without Executive Officer's permission and allows him to order removal or impose conditions if done without it.
S. 279The section allows the Health Officer to order filling or draining of pools deemed nuisances to prevent mosquito breeding.
S. 280Section 280 mandates the Health Officer to ensure cleanliness and safety of drinking water sources by requiring their repair and pollution prevention.
S. 281Section 281 mandates the municipality to keep public wells, tanks, and reservoirs clean and manage them as needed.
S. 282The section allows the municipality to regulate or prohibit activities like washing, fishing, or drinking in public water bodies for public health.
S. 283Section 283 prohibits defiling water in municipal or private tanks designated for drinking or bathing.
S. 284Section 284 allows the Executive Officer to order the owner to secure or clean untenanted buildings or lands that become nuisances.
S. 285Section 285 empowers the Executive Officer to order property owners to clean up or remove harmful vegetation.
S. 286Section 286 allows the Executive Officer to prohibit the use of unfit buildings and gives the owner six months to make repairs.
S. 287Section 287 prohibits keeping animals on premises that could cause nuisance or danger.
S. 288Section 288 empowers the municipality to destroy unlicensed stray pigs or dogs within specified limits after public notice.
S. 289Section 289 allows the Executive Officer to sell or use materials from demolished dangerous structures and manage property if no owner is found.
S. 290Section 290 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, mandates that certain activities within the municipality require a license from the Executive Officer.
S. 291Section 291 requires applicants to seek municipal permission before constructing or installing power-driven factories or workshops.
S. 292Section 292 empowers the municipality to issue directions to abate nuisances from factories using steam or other power, and to restrict operations if necessary.
S. 293The State Government can issue orders or directions to municipalities regarding actions under Sections 291 or 292.
S. 294Section 294 allows Executive Officers to enter workplaces to check for violations, with no liability for damages.
S. 295Power in respect of public markets :– (1) The municipality may provide places for use as public markets
S. 296Section 296 regulates municipal control over public markets, prohibiting unauthorized sales and allowing expulsion of violators.
S. 297Section 297 mandates that private markets in Odisha must obtain a municipal license, with specific application timelines and conditions for operation.
S. 298Section 298 allows municipalities to charge up to 20% of a market owner's previous year's income for a license.
S. 299Section prohibits selling animals or goods in unlicensed private markets in Odisha.
S. 300Section 300 empowers the municipality to direct private market owners to improve and maintain market facilities.
S. 301The section allows the municipality to suspend or refuse a license for failing to comply with required works.
S. 302Section 302 prohibits private market owners from allowing nuisances and mandates immediate removal of nuisances to a notified place.
S. 303Section 303 allows the municipality to close private markets without proper licenses or in violation of the Act.
S. 304Section 304 allows the municipality to acquire private market rights and land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
S. 305Section 305 allows appeals against certain municipal orders within 30 days, with possible suspension of the order pending appeal.
S. 306Section 306 mandates market in-charges to expel leprosy or infectious disease patients and disturbers from markets.
S. 307Section 307 prohibits the sale of animals or articles on public roads in Odisha.
S. 308Section 308 determines that disputes about whether a place is a market are referred to the State Government for a final decision.
S. 309Section 309 allows municipalities to create and maintain public cart stands and charge fees for their use.
S. 310The section prohibits using public places or roadsides as cart-stands near designated municipal cart-stands.
S. 311Section 311 outlines procedures for seizing and auctioning unpaid cart stand fees.
S. 312Section 312 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, regulates private cart-stand licensing, application timelines, and conditions for operation.
S. 313The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 mandates municipalities to provide public slaughterhouses and may charge rent and fees for their use.
S. 314Section 314 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, allows municipalities to ban cattle slaughter outside public slaughterhouses, except for religious rites and private use.
S. 315Section 315 permits the Executive Officer to authorize animal slaughter during festivals in designated places.
S. 316Section 316 regulates milk trade in municipalities by requiring licenses for selling milk and dairy products, barring those with dangerous diseases.
S. 317Section mandates registration of existing burial or burning grounds in municipalities without fees after state notification.
S. 318The section allows the municipality to grant and renew permissions for burial or burning grounds and register them.
S. 319The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 allows municipalities to allocate funds for burial or burning grounds within or outside the municipality.
S. 320Section 320 prohibits burial or cremation outside registered municipal grounds after three months, with special permission possible.
S. 321Section 321 allows the municipality to close dangerous or offensive burial or burning grounds and provide alternative sites.
S. 322Section 322 allows appeals from municipal orders to the State Government, whose decision is final.
S. 323Section 323 allows the Executive Officer to dispose of a corpse by burning or burial, respecting the deceased's religious beliefs, after 24 hours.
S. 324Section 324 allows the municipality to provide free burial or cremation for paupers from municipal funds.
S. 325Section 325 authorizes the Executive Officer to issue and regulate licenses for selling cremation fuel and articles near burning grounds, with penalties for unlicensed sales.
S. 326Section mandates municipality to arrange fuel and other cremation supplies at its burning grounds.
S. 327Extent of the Chapter :– Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any church, temple, mosque or other place of public wors
S. 328Section 328 mandates that any enclosed place or building in the municipality used for public entertainment must obtain a license.
S. 329Section 329 outlines the application process for a license to use or construct entertainment venues.
S. 330Section 330 allows the Executive Officer to inspect and require changes to a place or building for a license.
S. 331Section 331 grants a written licence for public resort or entertainment if the Executive Officer finds the premises safe and no objections exist.
S. 332Section 332 specifies that licenses under this chapter must state their duration and expire accordingly.
S. 333The section allows the Executive Officer to cancel or suspend a license if it was fraudulently obtained or misused for unauthorized purposes.
S. 334Section 334 allows license applicants to appeal certain municipal order decisions to the chairperson within 30 days.
S. 335Section 335 allows Magistrates and Sub-Inspectors to inspect and close unlicensed public places to prevent danger.
S. 336Section penalizes unauthorized use of enclosed places for public entertainment without proper licensing.
S. 337Section 337 outlines the issuance, fees, inspection, and enforcement of licenses and permissions under the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 338Section 338 outlines the conditions under which municipal licenses or permissions can be suspended or cancelled and the appeal process.
S. 339Section 339 sets time limits for filing appeals against municipal orders, generally within thirty days.
S. 340Section 340 specifies that all licenses, notices, and permissions under the Odisha Municipal Act must be in writing and can use facsimile signatures for certain documents.
S. 341Section mandates municipalities to post notices in Oriya about designated places or prohibited activities.
S. 342Section 342 outlines methods for serving notices and documents under the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 343Section 343 penalizes unauthorized acts requiring municipal licenses, allowing officials to correct or fine violators.
S. 344Section 344 mandates reasonable compliance time for municipal notices and allows enforcement actions if not met.
S. 345Section 345 allows the municipality to recover due taxes, costs, and other fees in a prescribed manner if no special provision exists.
S. 346Section 346 limits the time to recover municipal dues to three years.
S. 347Section 347 outlines conditions for prosecuting municipal act violations, requiring complaints within three months unless otherwise specified.
S. 348Section 348 allows fines and costs imposed by a Magistrate to be recovered under the Criminal Procedure Code and paid to the municipality.
S. 349Section 349 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 protects municipal officials from lawsuits until they receive proper notice and have six months to respond.
S. 350Section 350 allows the Executive Officer to compound offenses under the Act with Chairperson's approval.
S. 351Section 351 grants the municipality control and administration of public charitable dispensaries or hospitals within its area.
S. 352Section 352 allows municipalities to establish and maintain dispensaries and hospitals for the sick.
S. 353Section 353 allows the State Government to assign hospital or dispensary management to a joint committee with local authority consent.
S. 354Section allows two or more municipalities to jointly establish and fund dispensaries or hospitals.
S. 355Section 355 allows a municipality to contribute funds for the maintenance of dispensaries or hospitals outside its area used by its residents.
S. 356Section 356 mandates Odisha municipalities to adhere to rules set by the State Government when exercising specified powers.
S. 357Section 357 mandates the municipality to maintain recognized primary schools, except for those attached to training schools, which remain under state control.
S. 358Middle Schools, High Schools and Schools of other descriptions :– The Municipality may, subject to the prescribed rules
S. 359Section 359 allows municipalities to provide, maintain, and manage hostels and offer grants or scholarships for technical education.
S. 360Section 360 allows the State Government to provide grants to municipalities for school improvements and hostel buildings.
S. 361Section 361 mandates municipalities to annually report school grants and distributions to the Director of Public Instruction.
S. 362Section 362 establishes a Primary Education Fund for each municipality to support primary education with various contributions.
S. 363Section 363 details the management and use of the Primary Education Fund by municipalities in Odisha.
S. 364Section 364 allows municipalities to levy education taxes up to 25% of existing local taxes, with state government approval.
S. 365Section 365 determines how tax rates are set by municipalities or state government, with state approval.
S. 366Section 366 integrates municipal taxes with existing laws, allowing state government modifications.
S. 367Section 367 mandates the State Government to contribute to a Primary Education Fund, supplementing existing school expenditures.
S. 368Section 368 mandates municipalities to submit annual budgets for Primary Education Funds to the State Government.
S. 369Section mandates audit of Primary Education Fund accounts under Orissa Local Fund Audit Act, 1948, with municipality following State Government audit instructions.
S. 370Section 370 outlines the process for recognizing primary schools, appeals, and the Director's powers to modify or cancel recognition orders.
S. 371Section 371 deems prior recognition orders for Primary Schools made before the act's enactment as valid under its provisions.
S. 372Section 372 outlines the process for municipalities to grant or deny aid to primary schools and appeals to the state government.
S. 373Section 373 validates previous orders admitting primary schools to aid under the Odisha Municipal Act.
S. 374Section 374 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, grants the State Government authority to create rules for primary education and related municipal functions.
S. 375Section 375 holds municipal officials liable for loss or misapplication of municipal property due to their misconduct, with compensation suits allowed.
S. 376Section 376 requires state government approval before prosecuting municipal officials for offenses committed in their official capacity.
S. 377Section 377 protects municipal assessments and collections from being challenged due to clerical errors or defects in form.
S. 378Section 378 deems municipal employees and contractors as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
S. 379Section prohibits unauthorized removal or damage of municipal notices or signs.
S. 380Section 380 allows the Executive Officer to summon individuals to provide evidence or documents regarding taxation or licensing under the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 381Section penalizes councillors, officers, or servants for having interests in contracts made with the municipality.
S. 382Section 382 holds municipal officials liable for illegal expenditures, with potential compensation suits, unless condoned by the State Government.
S. 383Section 383 outlines penalties for violating specific provisions listed in Schedule IV of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 384Section penalizes individuals for acting as municipal councillors, chairpersons, or vice-chairpersons when disqualified, with fines up to ₹50, ₹100, or ₹500 respectively.
S. 385Section 385 penalizes municipal officers or servants for acquiring interests in contracts with the municipality, except for certain exceptions.
S. 386Section penalizes intentional omission or provision of false information under the Odisha Municipal Act with a fine up to 100 rupees.
S. 387Section 387 empowers the State Government to create rules for municipal operations, elections, property acquisition, and fund management.
S. 388Section 388 empowers the municipality to create by-laws regulating municipal duties, tax collection, water supply, lighting, and drainage systems.
S. 389Section 389 imposes fines for breaches of municipal bye-laws or regulations, up to fifty rupees initially and fifteen rupees per day thereafter.
S. 390Section 390 mandates that municipal bye-laws and regulations require State Government approval to take effect.
S. 391Section 391 allows the Executive Officer or authorized person to prosecute breaches of the Odisha Municipal Act.
S. 392Section 392 outlines the procedure for the State Government and municipalities to follow when making rules, regulations, and bye-laws.
S. 393Section 393 mandates Odisha municipalities to submit annual reports to the State Government detailing their administration.
S. 394Section 394 mandates the State Government to ensure municipal proceedings comply with law and may appoint inspectors for oversight.
S. 395Section 395 allows district magistrates or empowered officers to inspect municipal properties, institutions, and records.
S. 396Section 396 mandates municipal officials to grant inspecting officers access to property and documents to fulfill their duties.
S. 397Section 397 authorizes district magistrates or designated state officials to request records, reports, and information from municipalities.
S. 398Section 398 empowers the State Government to suspend or cancel municipal resolutions or prohibit acts if they are illegal, exceed statutory powers, or pose danger.
S. 399Section 399 grants district magistrates emergency powers to direct municipal works for public safety, with expenses prioritized from municipal funds.
S. 400State Government's power to take action 2[in certain cases
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S. 403Section 403 transfers dissolved municipality's assets and liabilities to the State Government until reconstitution.
S. 404Section 404 grants powers to officers acting for or in place of the Municipality when a district magistrate or state appointee acts lawfully.
S. 405Section 405 of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950, authorizes the state government to appoint an Inspector of Local Works to oversee and advise on municipal public works.
S. 406Section 406 resolves disputes not covered by the Act by referring them to the State Government for a final decision.
S. 407Section 407 allows the State Government to adjudicate or refer disputes between local authorities to an arbitrator or committee for resolution.
S. 408Section 408 allows the State Government to delegate certain municipal powers to individuals or authorities, except for rule-making, financial decisions, and prosecutions.
S. 409The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 allows the State Government to exempt a municipality from unsuitable provisions and make separate rules for it.
S. 410The section allows the State Government to withdraw any extended provision from a municipality.
S. 411Section 411 allows municipalities to implement relief measures during famines or serious distress.
S. 412Section 412 grants a municipality additional powers to establish facilities, offer rewards, maintain a fire brigade, and hold fairs, among other local initiatives.
S. 413Section 413 allows a municipality to construct or maintain transport services with state approval and fund them through loans or guarantees.
S. 414Section 414 allows Executive Officers or Health Officers to inspect markets and shops for food safety and remove unfit items.
S. 415Section empowers a magistrate to destroy unfit poisonous articles or animals intended for human consumption and fine offenders.
S. 416Section 416 allows municipalities to construct, repair, and maintain government buildings on agreed terms, with costs borne by the government.
S. 417Section 417 mandates the engineer to prepare plans and designs for municipal works, conforming to state rules and local regulations, and ensures sanitary compliance.
S. 418Continuity of Municipality's officers, appointments, rules etc
S. 419Section 419 transfers all property, rights, and liabilities from previous municipal acts to the Odisha municipality under this act.
S. 420Section 420 allows the municipality to recover all dues and arrears as if they were accrued under the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 421Section 421 allows the State Government to set the expiration date for certain municipal officials' terms and arrange for new elections.
S. 422Section 422 allows the State Government or district magistrate to take necessary actions within a year to establish a new municipality.
S. 424Section 424 allows the State Government to reconstitution a municipality without holding elections.
S. 425Section 425 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve any difficulties in implementing the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950.
S. 1890Section outlines tax rates for carriages, carts, horses, and other animals under the Odisha Municipal Manual.