Marking or selling of food, etc., or washing clothes by infected person
Section 174 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with marking or selling of food, etc., or washing clothes by infected person. Whoever, while suffering from, or in circumstances in which he is likely to spread, any infectious or contagious disease,-- (a) makes, carries or offers for sale in a cantonment or takes any part in the business of making, carrying or offering for sale therein any article of food or drink or any med The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.
Whoever, while suffering from, or in circumstances in which he is likely to spread, any infectious or contagious disease,--
(a) makes, carries or offers for sale in a cantonment or takes any part in the business of making, carrying or offering for sale therein any article of food or drink or any medicine or drug for human consumption, or any article of clothing or bedding for personal use or wear, or
(b) takes any part in the business of the washing or carrying of clothes,
shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
Section 174, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).
Questions about Section 174
What does Section 174 of the Cantonments Act deal with?
Section 174 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Marking or selling of food, etc., or washing clothes by infected person". Whoever, while suffering from, or in circumstances in which he is likely to spread, any infectious or contagious disease,-- (a) makes, carries or offers for sale in a cantonment or takes any part in the business of making, carrying or offering for sale therein any article of food or drink or any med
How do I find court cases under Section 174 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 174, section 174 Cantonments Act 2006, section 174 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 174 of the Cantonments Act come into force?
Section 174 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 174, 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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