- It shall be the duty of the Commissioner from time to time to lay before the corporation for their consideration a draft of any by-law [which he shall think] [These words were substituted for the words 'approved by the Mayor-in-Council' which is considered by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, Section 193, (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).] necessary or desirable for the furtherance of any purpose of this Act.