New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994
Section 188: Power of Chairperson to execute work after giving notice to the person liable
(1) When under the provisions of this Chapter any person may be required or is liable to execute any work, the Chairperson may, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of any bye-laws made in this behalf, cause such work to be executed after giving such person an opportunity of executing the same within such time as may be specified by him for this purpose.
(2) The expenses incurred or likely to be incurred by the Chairperson in the execution of any such work shall be payable by the said person and the expenses incurred by the Chairperson in connection with the maintenance of such work or the enjoyment of amenities and conveniences rendered possible by such work shall be payable by the person or persons enjoying such amenities and conveniences.
(3) The expenses referred to in sub-section (2) shall be recoverable from the person or persons liable therefor as an arrear of tax under this Act.
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