Section 55: Appointment of a Deputy Municipal Commissioner

Q: What does Section 55 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 55 TACA pertains to "Appointment of a Deputy Municipal Commissioner". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 55 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs appointment of a Deputy Municipal Commissioner. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 55 TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 55 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 55 TACA?

धारा 55 TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 55 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 55 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs appointment of a Deputy Municipal Commissioner. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 55 TACA?

Dhara 55 TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 55 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 55 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs appointment of a Deputy Municipal Commissioner. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 55 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 55, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 55 (India).

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(1)

Subject to confirmation by the [ [State] [The words 'Provincial Government' were substituted for the words 'Governor-in-Council' by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council.] Government], the corporation may at any time, and from time to time, appoint a person to be a Deputy Municipal Commissioner, if it shall appear to it expedient so to do.

(1A)

[ With the previous approval of the State Government the corporation may at any time, and from time to time, create one or more posts of additional Deputy Municipal Commissioners which it considers necessary and may, subject to confirmation by the State Government, appoint a fit person or persons to hold such post or posts.] [Sub-section (1A) was inserted by Bombay 7 of 1950, Section 10.]

(2)

Every person so appointed shall be subject to the same liabilities, restrictions and conditions to which the Commissioner is subject.