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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Short title, extent and commencement

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 41 of 2006 Ministry Defence Enacted 13 Sep 2006 In force 18 Dec 2006

Section 1 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Cantonments Act, 2006. The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) This Act may be called the Cantonments Act, 2006.

(2) It extends to the whole of India.

(3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.

Section 1, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 1 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Cantonments Act, 2006.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Cantonments Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Cantonments Act 2006 1, section 1 Cantonments Act 2006, section 1 of the Cantonments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 1 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 1 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 1, came into force on 18 Dec 2006, having been enacted on 13 Sep 2006. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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