Section 66A: [ Right to ask questions. [New section 66A was inserted by Bombay 23 of 1930, Section 3.]

Q: What does Section 66A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 66A TACA pertains to "[ Right to ask questions. [New section 66A was inserted by Bombay 23 of 1930, Section 3.]". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 66A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Right to ask questions. [New section 66A was inserted by Bombay 23 of 1930, Section 3.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 66A TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 66A of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 66A TACA?

धारा 66A TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 66A of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 66A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Right to ask questions. [New section 66A was inserted by Bombay 23 of 1930, Section 3.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 66A TACA?

Dhara 66A TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 66A of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 66A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Right to ask questions. [New section 66A was inserted by Bombay 23 of 1930, Section 3.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 66A of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 66A, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 66A (India).

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(1)

Subject to any regulations made in this behalf under section 36, a councillor may question the [Commissioner] who shall answer any question concerning or connected with the administration of this Act or the municipal government of [Brihan Mumbai] [These words were substituted for the words 'Greater Bombay' by Maharashtra 25 of 1996 (w.e.f. 4.9.1996).].

Provided that-

(a) not less than seven clear day's notice in writing specifying the questions has been given to the Municipal Secretary;

(b) no question shall be asked

(2)

The [Mayor] [This word was substituted for the words 'Chairperson of the Corporation' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, section 20(b) (w.e.f 23-4-1999).] shall disallow any question which is in his opinion, in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1).

(3)

If any doubt arises whether any question is or is not within the restrictions imposed by sub-section (1), the [Mayor] [This word was substituted for the word 'Mayor' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, section 19(c), (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).] shall decide the point and his decision shall be final.

(4)

The [Mayor] [This word was substituted for the words 'Mayor' or any member of the Mayor-in-council' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, Section 20(d), (w.e.f. 23-4-1999)] shall not be bound to answer a question if in his opinion, it cannot be answered without detriment to the interests of the Corporation or if, it asks for information which has been communicated to him in confidence.]

(5)

[ The General Manager shall without unreasonable delay furnish the [Commissioner] [This Sub-Section was added by Bombay 48 of 1948, section 10] with such information relating to the [Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking] [ These words were substituted by Maharashtra 25 of 1996, (w.e.f 4-9-1996).] as he may require for the purpose of answering any question under this section.]]