Oath or affirmation

Q: When did Section 17 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 17 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 17, 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.

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 17 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with oath or affirmation. Every person who is by virtue of his office, or who is nominated or elected to be, a member of the Board shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe at a meeting of the Board an oath or affirmation of his allegiance to the Constitution of India in the following form, namely:-- become "I, A.B., The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

Every person who is by virtue of his office, or who is nominated or elected to be, a member of the Board shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe at a meeting of the Board an oath or affirmation of his allegiance to the Constitution of India in the following form, namely:--
become
"I, A.B., havingbeen elected
a member of this Board, do
been nominated
swear in the name of God
that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of solemnly affirm
India as by law established and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.
Section 17, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 17

What does Section 17 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 17 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Oath or affirmation". Every person who is by virtue of his office, or who is nominated or elected to be, a member of the Board shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe at a meeting of the Board an oath or affirmation of his allegiance to the Constitution of India in the following form, namely:-- become "I, A.B.,

How do I find court cases under Section 17 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 17, section 17 Cantonments Act 2006, section 17 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 17 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 17 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 17, 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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