Section 265: [ Powers of carrying water mains and constructing tunnels, etc. [Section 265 was substituted for the original section by Maharashtra 37 of 1981, Section 10.]

Q: What does Section 265 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 265 TACA pertains to "[ Powers of carrying water mains and constructing tunnels, etc. [Section 265 was substituted for the original section by Maharashtra 37 of 1981, Section 10.]". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 265 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Powers of carrying water mains and constructing tunnels, etc. [Section 265 was substituted for the original section by Maharashtra 37 of 1981, Section 10.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 265 TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 265 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 265 TACA?

धारा 265 TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 265 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 265 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Powers of carrying water mains and constructing tunnels, etc. [Section 265 was substituted for the original section by Maharashtra 37 of 1981, Section 10.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 265 TACA?

Dhara 265 TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 265 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 265 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs [ Powers of carrying water mains and constructing tunnels, etc. [Section 265 was substituted for the original section by Maharashtra 37 of 1981, Section 10.]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 265 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 265, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 265 (India).

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- The Commissioner shall have the same powers and be subject to the same restrictions for carrying, renewing and repairing water mains, pipes and ducts, and for construction and maintenance of tunnels below any and or undertaking other related works, within or without [Brihan Mumbai], as he has and is subject to under the provisions hereinbefore contained in Chapter IX for carrying, constructing, maintaining, renewing and repairing drains and drainage works, including tunnels below any land and other related works, within [Brihan Mumbai] [These words were substituted for the words 'Greater Bombay' by Maharashtra 25 of 1996, (w.e.f. 4.9.1996).]:

Provided that, the powers under this section in respect of digging, carrying constructing, maintaining and repairing of tunnel or any other related works, shall be exercised by the Commissioner, with the previous approval of the State Government].