Section 246A: [ Construction of water-closets and privies. [Sections 246A, 247 and 248 were substituted for sections 247 and 248 by Bombay 5 of 1905, Section 28.]

Q: What does Section 246A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 246A TACA pertains to "[ Construction of water-closets and privies. [Sections 246A, 247 and 248 were substituted for sections 247 and 248 by Bombay 5 of 1905, Section 28.]". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 246A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Construction of water-closets and privies. [Sections 246A, 247 and 248 were substituted for sections 247 and 248 by Bombay 5 of 1905, Section 28.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 246A TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 246A of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 246A TACA?

धारा 246A TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 246A of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 246A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Construction of water-closets and privies. [Sections 246A, 247 and 248 were substituted for sections 247 and 248 by Bombay 5 of 1905, Section 28.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 246A TACA?

Dhara 246A TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 246A of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 246A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Construction of water-closets and privies. [Sections 246A, 247 and 248 were substituted for sections 247 and 248 by Bombay 5 of 1905, Section 28.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 246A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 246A, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 246A (India).

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(1)

It shall not be lawful to construct any water-closet or privy for any premises except with the written permission of the Commissioner and in accordance with such terms not being inconsistent with any by-laws for the time being in force as he may prescribe.

(2)

In prescribing any such terms the Commissioner may determine in each case-

(a) whether the premises shall be served by the water-closet or by the privy system, or partly by one and partly by the other; and

(b) what shall be the site or position of each water-closet or privy.

(3)

If any water-closet or privy is constructed on any premises in contravention of sub-section (1), the Commissioner may, after giving not less than ten days' notice to the owner or occupier of such premises, close such water-closet or privy, [* * *] alter or demolish the same, and the expenses incurred by the Commissioner in so doing shall be paid by such owner or occupier or by the person offending.]