Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 · Chapter IV: Municipal Authorities Under the Corporation · The Commissioner
Section 57: Appointment of officiating Commissioner in case of death, resignation or removal of Commissioner
If any vacancy occurs in the office of the Commissioner on account of death, resignation or removal, [[the Central Government]] may appoint another person to officiate as Commissioner in his place for a term not exceeding two months, pending the appointment of a Commissioner under section 54.
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