Section 223: Buildings, etc., not to be erected without permission over drains

Q: What does Section 223 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 223 TACA pertains to "Buildings, etc., not to be erected without permission over drains". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 223 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs buildings, etc., not to be erected without permission over drains. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 223 TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 223 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 223 TACA?

धारा 223 TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 223 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 223 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs buildings, etc., not to be erected without permission over drains. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 223 TACA?

Dhara 223 TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 223 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 223 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs buildings, etc., not to be erected without permission over drains. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 223 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 223, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 223 (India).

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(1)

Without the written permission of the Commissioner; no building, wall or other structure shall be newly erected, and no street or railway shall be constructed over any municipal drain.

(2)

If any building, wall or other structure be so erected, or any street or railway be so constructed, the Commissioner may, with the approval of the [Standing Committee] [These words were substituted for the words 'Mayor-in-council' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, Section 95, (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).], remove or otherwise deal with the same as he shall think fit, and the expenses thereby incurred shall be paid by the person offending.