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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Execution of contract

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 128 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with execution of contract. Every contract made by or on behalf of a Board, the value or amount of which exceeds fifty thousand rupees, shall be in writing, and every such contract shall, be signed by two members, of whom the President or the Vice-President shall be one, and be countersigned by the Chief Executive Officer and The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) Every contract made by or on behalf of a Board, the value or amount of which exceeds fifty thousand rupees, shall be in writing, and every such contract shall, be signed by two members, of whom the President or the Vice-President shall be one, and be countersigned by the Chief Executive Officer and be sealed with the common seal of the Board.

(2) Where the Chief Executive Officer executes a contract on behalf of the Board sanctioned under sub-section (2) of section 127, he shall submit a report, on the execution of the contract, to the Board at its next meeting.

Section 128, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 127 Sanction

Questions about Section 128

What does Section 128 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 128 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Execution of contract". Every contract made by or on behalf of a Board, the value or amount of which exceeds fifty thousand rupees, shall be in writing, and every such contract shall, be signed by two members, of whom the President or the Vice-President shall be one, and be countersigned by the Chief Executive Officer and

How do I find court cases under Section 128 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 128, section 128 Cantonments Act 2006, section 128 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 128 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 127 (Sanction), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 128 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 128 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 128, 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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