Section107
The Cantonments Act, 2006

Power to institute suit for recovery

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 41 of 2006 Ministry Defence Enacted 13 Sep 2006 In force 18 Dec 2006 Instruments 1

Section 107 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with power to institute suit for recovery. Instead of proceeding against a defaulter by distress and sale of movable property or attachment and sale of immovable property as hereinbefore provided in this Chapter, or after a defaulter has been so proceeded against unsuccessfully or with only partial success, any sum due or the balance of any The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

Instead of proceeding against a defaulter by distress and sale of movable property or attachment and sale of immovable property as hereinbefore provided in this Chapter, or after a defaulter has been so proceeded against unsuccessfully or with only partial success, any sum due or the balance of any sum due, as the case may be, from such defaulter on account of a tax may be recovered from him by a suit in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 107, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 107

What does Section 107 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 107 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Power to institute suit for recovery". Instead of proceeding against a defaulter by distress and sale of movable property or attachment and sale of immovable property as hereinbefore provided in this Chapter, or after a defaulter has been so proceeded against unsuccessfully or with only partial success, any sum due or the balance of any

How do I find court cases under Section 107 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 107, section 107 Cantonments Act 2006, section 107 of the Cantonments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 107 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Cantonment Land Administration Rules 2021 (2021).

When did Section 107 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 107 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 107, 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.

Other sections of this Act

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 21 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.