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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Medical supplies, appliances, etc

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 179 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with medical supplies, appliances, etc. Every hospital or dispensary maintained or aided under section 178 shall be maintained in accordance with any general or special orders of the Central Government for the conduct of hospitals and dispensaries or in accordance with the said orders modified in such manner as the Central Government may The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) Every hospital or dispensary maintained or aided under section 178 shall be maintained in accordance with any general or special orders of the Central Government for the conduct of hospitals and dispensaries or in accordance with the said orders modified in such manner as the Central Government may think fit.

(2) The Board shall cause every such hospital or dispensary to be provided with all requisite drugs, instruments, apparatus, furniture and appliances and with sufficient cots, bedding and clothing for in-patients.

Section 179, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 178 Maintenance or aiding of hospitals or dispensaries

Questions about Section 179

What does Section 179 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 179 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Medical supplies, appliances, etc". Every hospital or dispensary maintained or aided under section 178 shall be maintained in accordance with any general or special orders of the Central Government for the conduct of hospitals and dispensaries or in accordance with the said orders modified in such manner as the Central Government may

How do I find court cases under Section 179 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 179, section 179 Cantonments Act 2006, section 179 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 179 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 178 (Maintenance or aiding of hospitals or dispensaries), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 179 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 179 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 179, 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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