Section170
The Cantonments Act, 2006

Temporary shelter for inmates of disinfected or destroyed buildings or shed

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 170 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with temporary shelter for inmates of disinfected or destroyed buildings or shed. The Board shall provide free of charge temporary shelter or house accommodation for the members of any family in which an infectious or contagious disease has appeared who have been compelled to leave their dwelling by reason of any proceedings taken under section 168 or section 169, and who desire The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

The Board shall provide free of charge temporary shelter or house accommodation for the members of any family in which an infectious or contagious disease has appeared who have been compelled to leave their dwelling by reason of any proceedings taken under section 168 or section 169, and who desire such shelter or accommodation as aforesaid to be provided for them.

Section 170, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 170

What does Section 170 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 170 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Temporary shelter for inmates of disinfected or destroyed buildings or shed". The Board shall provide free of charge temporary shelter or house accommodation for the members of any family in which an infectious or contagious disease has appeared who have been compelled to leave their dwelling by reason of any proceedings taken under section 168 or section 169, and who desire

How do I find court cases under Section 170 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 170, section 170 Cantonments Act 2006, section 170 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 170 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 168 (Disinfection of building or articles therein), section 169 (Destruction of infectious hut or shed), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 170 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 170 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 170, 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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