Section 279 ·

Every Councillor, every Alderman, the Chief Executive Officer and every other officer or employee of the Corporation shall be deemed to be public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code and in the definition of 'legal remuneration' in section 161 of that code the word 'Government' shall for the purpose of this section, be deemed to include the Corporation. Cognizance of offences. Limitation of time for prosecution. Admissibility of documents or entry as evidence. Councillors and officer and other of the Corporation to be public servants. (Part VIII .- Chapter XXI .- Miscellaneous Provisions .- Sections 280-282.) Occupier to carry out work in place of owner.