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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Sewage and rain water drains to be distinct

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 218 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with sewage and rain water drains to be distinct. Wherever it is provided in this Chapter that steps shall or may be taken for the effectual drainage of any premises, it shall be competent to the Chief Executive Officer to require that there shall be one drain for filth and polluted water and an entirely distinct drain for rain water and unpolluted The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

Wherever it is provided in this Chapter that steps shall or may be taken for the effectual drainage of any premises, it shall be competent to the Chief Executive Officer to require that there shall be one drain for filth and polluted water and an entirely distinct drain for rain water and unpolluted sub-soil water or both rain water and unpolluted sub-soil water, each emptying into separate cantonment drains or other suitable places.

Section 218, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 218

What does Section 218 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 218 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Sewage and rain water drains to be distinct". Wherever it is provided in this Chapter that steps shall or may be taken for the effectual drainage of any premises, it shall be competent to the Chief Executive Officer to require that there shall be one drain for filth and polluted water and an entirely distinct drain for rain water and unpolluted

How do I find court cases under Section 218 of the Cantonments Act?

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When did Section 218 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 218 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 218, 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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