Appointment of places for the emptying of drains and collection of sewage

Q: When did Section 220 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 220 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 220, 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.

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 220 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with appointment of places for the emptying of drains and collection of sewage. The Chief Executive Officer may cause any or all of the cantonment drains to empty into, and all sewage to be collected of at, such place or places as he considers suitable: Provided that no place which has not been before the commencement of this Act used for any of the purposes specified in this s The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

The Chief Executive Officer may cause any or all of the cantonment drains to empty into, and all sewage to be collected of at, such place or places as he considers suitable:
Provided that no place which has not been before the commencement of this Act used for any of the purposes specified in this section shall, after such commencement be used there for without the approval of the Board:
Provided further that on and after such date as may be appointed by the Central Government in this behalf no sewage shall be discharged into any water course until it has been so treated as not to affect prejudicially the purity and quality of the water into which it is discharged.
Section 220, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 220

What does Section 220 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 220 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Appointment of places for the emptying of drains and collection of sewage". The Chief Executive Officer may cause any or all of the cantonment drains to empty into, and all sewage to be collected of at, such place or places as he considers suitable: Provided that no place which has not been before the commencement of this Act used for any of the purposes specified in this s

How do I find court cases under Section 220 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 220, section 220 Cantonments Act 2006, section 220 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 220 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 220 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 220, 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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