State Act

The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

329. Measures for lighting. The Commissioner shall— (a) take measures for lighting in a suitable manner all such public streets and public places as may be specified by the Standing Committee; (b) procure, erect and maintain such number of lamps, lamp posts and other appurtenances as may be necessary for the said purpose; (c) cause such lamps to be lighted by means of oil, electricity or such other light as the Standing Committee may determine.