Section 83 in New Town, Kolkata Development Authority Act, 2007
83. Power to stop excavation.
- If during excavation or any other operation for the purpose of construction of any building or execution of any work, any of the underground utilities (such as electric or telephone cables, water-supply, sewerage and drainage mains, and gas pipe) is touched or is likely to be touched or if the Chairman is of opinion that such excavation, may cause danger to public, he may, by, an order, in writing, stop forthwith any such excavation or other work till the matter is investigated and decided to his satisfaction.
