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213. [ Collection of octroi how to be effected. [Section 213 was substituted by Maharashtra 10 of 1998, Section 112.]- (1) The octroi[may be collected, under the orders of the Commissioner, by]the municipal officers and servants appointed in this behalf.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for, the[Standing Committee] [These words were substituted for the words 'Mayor-in-Council' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, Section 93(b), (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).], with the approval of the Corporation, to lease by public auction the collection of octroi for any period not exceeding one year at a time or to appoint an agent for collection thereof.

(3) The octroi shall be collected and refunds thereof shall be made at such places and be managed and controlled in such manner as the[Commissioner with the approval of the Standing Committee] [These words were substituted for the words 'Mayor-in-Council' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, Section 93(c), (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).]shall, from time to time, direct.]