Power of permitting temporary occupation of streets, etc.

A Municipality may grant permission in writing for the temporary occupation of any street or land vested in it for the purpose of depositing any building materials or making any temporary excavation therein or erection thereon, subject to such condition as it may prescribe for the safety or convenience of persons passing by or dwelling or working in the neighbourhood and may charge fees for such permission: Provided that in the case of major road, no such permission shall be granted except with the previous approval of the public Works Department.