Central Act
The Cantonments Act, 2006
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the administration of cantonments with a view to impart greater democratisation, improvement of their financial base to make provisions for developmental activities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 41 of 2006 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2006-09-13 |
| In force from | 2006-12-18 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Department | Department of Defence |
| Sections | 360 |
| Schedules | 10 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Defence
- The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023
- The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007
- The Coast Guard Act, 1978
- The Naval and Aircraft Prize Act, 1971
- The Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957
- The Navy Act, 1957
- The Lok Sahayak Sena Act, 1956
- The Shillong (Rifle Range and Umlong) Cantonments Assimilation of Laws Act, 1954
Questions this page answers
When did the The Cantonments Act, 2006 come into force?
It came into force on 2006-12-18, having been enacted on 2006-09-13.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Defence (Department of Defence).
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