If an officer acts completely outside the scope of the Act (actions that are ultra vires ), Section 635 will not protect them.
Section 635 of the grants the Municipal Commissioner the specific legal authority to demand information regarding the ownership or occupancy of any property within the city's jurisdiction . The Power to Call for Information
In practice, Section 635 is often cited alongside Section 452 (which deals with the demolition of unlawful buildings). For instance, in legal disputes like Dr. Sadiya Naazneen v. GHMC , property owners have challenged the jurisdiction of specific municipal directors to issue notices under this section. Courts generally emphasize that while the Commissioner has this power, they must follow "principles of natural justice," meaning property owners must be given a fair chance to present their documents and clarify their interests before any coercive action, such as demolition, is taken.
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