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During rainy season there is water logging in many areas of a city. The dirty water remains for months…

Following Municipal Council, Ratlam v. Vardichand (1980), a municipality's statutory duty to abate the nuisance cannot be evaded by pleading want of funds: "Lack of…

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During rainy season there is water logging in many areas of a city. The dirty water remains for months because of faulty drainage. The water causes hardships and diseases. Which one of the following correctly describes the reason for the disposal of the case?

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Following Municipal Council, Ratlam v. Vardichand (1980), a municipality's statutory duty to abate the nuisance cannot be evaded by pleading want of funds: "Lack of financial capacity on the part of the municipal corporation is not a defence".

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