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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Sanction for building

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 234 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with sanction for building. No person shall erect or re-erect a building on any land in a cantonment-- (a) in an area, other than the civil area, except with the previous sanction of the Board; The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

No person shall erect or re-erect a building on any land in a cantonment--

(a) in an area, other than the civil area, except with the previous sanction of the Board;

(b) in a civil area, except with the previous sanction of the Chief Executive Officer,

nor otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and of the rules and bye-laws made under this Act relating to the erection and re-erection of buildings:

Provided that if an erected or re-erected building is meant for public purposes, then it shall be made accessible to and barrier free for the persons with disabilities.

Section 234, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 234

What does Section 234 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 234 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Sanction for building". No person shall erect or re-erect a building on any land in a cantonment-- (a) in an area, other than the civil area, except with the previous sanction of the Board;

How do I find court cases under Section 234 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 234, section 234 Cantonments Act 2006, section 234 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 234 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 234 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 234, 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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