By-laws and regulations

(1) The Council may, with the approval of the Director, make by-laws and regulations in relation to any of the matters expressely provided for in this Act and also for matters connected with the administration of the municipality not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and the rules framed thereunder and the instructions issued by the Government from time to time. (2) The Council may also provide penalties in the by-laws and regulations, and for violation of such by-laws and regulations in accordance with the rules framed under this Act. (3) All by-laws and regulations made under this Act shall be published in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) If the Council has failed to make any regulation or by laws or if the regulation or by laws made by it are not in the opinion of the Government adequate, the Government, may by an order direct the Council to follow the guidelines specified therein and the Council shall give effect to such decision. (5) When any by-law or regulation has been made under this Act, such by-law or regulation shall be published in the District Gazette in Tamil and shall come into force on the date of such publication in Tamil.