Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 · Chapter IV: Municipal Authorities Under the Corporation · The Commissioner
Section 56: Leave of absence of Commissioner
(1) Leave may be granted to the Commissioner by the Standing Committee.
(2) Whenever such leave is granted to the Commissioner [[the Central Government]] shall appoint another person to officiate as Commissioner in his place.
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