Section 373(1) in Gauhati Municipal Corporation Act, 1971
(1)The Commissioner shall, so far as practicable during the construction or repair of any public street, or any municipal drain or any premises vested in the Corporation -(a)Cause the same to be fenced and guarded,(b)Take proper precautions against accident by shoring up and protecting the adjoining buildings, and(c)Cause such bars, chains or posts to be fixed across or in any street in which any such work of construction or repair is under execution as are necessary in order to prevent the passage of vehicles or animals and avert danger.