Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 · Chapter II: Establishment of Municipal Corporations of Delhi · Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Section 38: Resignation of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
(1) The Mayor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Deputy Mayor and delivered to the [Municipal Secretary], resign his office.
(2) The Deputy Mayor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Mayor and delivered to the [Municipal Secretary], resign his office.
(3) A resignation under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall take effect from the date on which it is delivered.
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