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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Destruction of infectious hut or shed

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

Act 41 of 2006 Ministry Defence Enacted 13 Sep 2006 In force 18 Dec 2006 Cited by 1 provision

Section 169 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with destruction of infectious hut or shed. Where the destruction of any hut or shed in a cantonment is, in the opinion of the Board, necessary to prevent the spread of any infectious or contagious disease, the Board may, by notice in writing, require the owner to destroy the hut or shed and the materials thereof within such time as may be sp The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) Where the destruction of any hut or shed in a cantonment is, in the opinion of the Board, necessary to prevent the spread of any infectious or contagious disease, the Board may, by notice in writing, require the owner to destroy the hut or shed and the materials thereof within such time as may be specified in the notice.

(2) Where the President of a Board is satisfied that the destruction of any hut or shed in the cantonment is immediately necessary for the purpose of preventing the spread of any infectious or contagious disease, he may order the owner or occupier of the hut or shed to destroy the same forthwith, or may himself cause it to be destroyed after giving not less than two hours' notice to the owner or occupier thereof.

(3) The Board shall pay compensation to the owner of any hut or shed destroyed under this section.

Section 169, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 170 Temporary shelter for inmates of disinfected or destroyed buildings or shed

Questions about Section 169

What does Section 169 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 169 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Destruction of infectious hut or shed". Where the destruction of any hut or shed in a cantonment is, in the opinion of the Board, necessary to prevent the spread of any infectious or contagious disease, the Board may, by notice in writing, require the owner to destroy the hut or shed and the materials thereof within such time as may be sp

How do I find court cases under Section 169 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 169, section 169 Cantonments Act 2006, section 169 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 169 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 169 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 169 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 169, 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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