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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Disposal of infectious corpse

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 177 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with disposal of infectious corpse. Where any person has died in a cantonment from any infectious or contagious disease, the Chief Executive Officer, may, by notice in writing,-- (a) require any person having charge of the corpse to convey the same to a mortuary, thereafter to be disposed of in accordance with law; The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

Where any person has died in a cantonment from any infectious or contagious disease, the Chief Executive Officer, may, by notice in writing,--

(a) require any person having charge of the corpse to convey the same to a mortuary, thereafter to be disposed of in accordance with law; or

(b) prohibit the removal of the corpse from the place where death occurred except for the purpose of being buried or burned or of being conveyed to a mortuary.

Section 177, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 177

What does Section 177 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 177 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Disposal of infectious corpse". Where any person has died in a cantonment from any infectious or contagious disease, the Chief Executive Officer, may, by notice in writing,-- (a) require any person having charge of the corpse to convey the same to a mortuary, thereafter to be disposed of in accordance with law;

How do I find court cases under Section 177 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 177, section 177 Cantonments Act 2006, section 177 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 177 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 177 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 177, 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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