Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 · Chapter XXII: Powers, Procedure, Offences and Penalties · Recovery of certain dues
Section 455: Mode of recovery of certain dues
In any case not expressly provided for in this Act or any bye-law made thereunder any sum due to [[the Corporation]] on account of any charge, costs, expenses, fees, rates or rent or any other account under this Act or any such bye-law may be recoverable from any person from whom such sum is due as an arrear of tax under this Act:
Provided that no proceedings for the recovery of any sum under this section shall be commenced after the expiry of three years from the date on which such sum becomes due.
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