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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Duties of Vice-President

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 22 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with duties of Vice-President. It shall be the duty of the Vice-President of every Board,-- (a) in the absence of the President and unless prevented by reasonable cause, to preside at meetings of the Board and when so presiding to exercise the authority of the President under sub-section (1) of section 21; The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) It shall be the duty of the Vice-President of every Board,--

(a) in the absence of the President and unless prevented by reasonable cause, to preside at meetings of the Board and when so presiding to exercise the authority of the President under sub-section (1) of section 21;

(b) during the incapacity or temporary absence of the President or pending his appointment or succession to perform any other duty and exercise any other power of the President; and

(c) to exercise any power and perform any duty of the President which may be delegated to him under sub-section (2) of section 21.

Section 22, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 21 Duties of President

Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Duties of Vice-President". It shall be the duty of the Vice-President of every Board,-- (a) in the absence of the President and unless prevented by reasonable cause, to preside at meetings of the Board and when so presiding to exercise the authority of the President under sub-section (1) of section 21;

How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Cantonments Act 2006, section 22 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 22 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 21 (Duties of President), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 22 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 22 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 22, 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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