Section 264C in West Bengal Municipal Corporation Act, 2006
264C. 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 pipes) is touched or is likely to be touched, or if the Commissioner is of opinion that such excavation may cause danger to public, the Commissioner may, by a written order, stop forthwith any such excavation or other work till the matter is investigated and decided to his satisfaction.]
