Section 204: Power of Commissioner to examine and test drain etc. believed to be defective.

The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 21 of 2000

(1) Where it appears to the Commissioner that there are reasonable grounds for believing that a private drain or cesspool is in such condition as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance or that a private drain communicating directly or indirectly with a municipal drain is so defective as to admit sub-soil water, he may examine its condition and for that purpose may apply any test other than a test of water under pressure and if he deems necessary open the ground.

(2) If on examination the drain or cesspool is found to be in proper condition, the Commissioner shall as soon as possible reinstate any ground which has been opened by him and make good any damage done by him.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000
Section	204
Marginal note	Power of Commissioner to examine and test drain etc. believed to be defective.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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