(1)

For the purpose of carrying out, renewing and repairing works in connection with the [Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking] [These words were substituted by Maharashtra 25 of 1996, (w.e.f. 4.9.1996).] (other than works to which the provisions of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, apply) the General Manager may, either within or without the City, exercise the same powers as under the provisions of this Act the Commissioner may exercise for carrying, renewing and repairing drains within the city, subject to the same restrictions as are by this Act imposed on the exercise of such powers:

Provided that in the construction of tramways the General Manager shall not, without the consent of the owner, lay rails over or upon land which is not vested in the corporation, other than land forming part of a street.

(2)

When a work undertaken by the General Manager involves the opening or breaking up of any street, such work shall be commenced and carried out in consultation with the Commissioner or with such officer as the Commissioner may designate in this behalf.