Section166
The Cantonments Act, 2006

Penalty for failure to report

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 166 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with penalty for failure to report. Whoever fails to make to the Chief Executive Officer any report which he is required to make by section 164 or section 165 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees. The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

Whoever fails to make to the Chief Executive Officer any report which he is required to make by section 164 or section 165 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

Section 166, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 166

What does Section 166 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 166 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Penalty for failure to report". Whoever fails to make to the Chief Executive Officer any report which he is required to make by section 164 or section 165 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

How do I find court cases under Section 166 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 166, section 166 Cantonments Act 2006, section 166 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 166 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 164 (Contamination of public conveyance), section 165 (Disinfection of public conveyance), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 166 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 166 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 166, 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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