Section237
The Cantonments Act, 2006

Powers of Board under certain sections exercisable by Chief Executive Officer

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 Cited by 1 provision

Section 237 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with powers of Board under certain sections exercisable by Chief Executive Officer. The powers, duties and functions of the Board under section 238, sub-section (1) of section 241 section 243, section 245 and section 248 excluding the provisions to sub-section (1) and the proviso to sub-section (2) of the said section 248 shall be exercised or discharged in a civil area by the Chie The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

The powers, duties and functions of the Board under section 238, sub-section (1) of section 241 section 243, section 245 and section 248 excluding the provisions to sub-section (1) and the proviso to sub-section (2) of the said section 248 shall be exercised or discharged in a civil area by the Chief Executive Officer.

Section 237, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 237

What does Section 237 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 237 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Powers of Board under certain sections exercisable by Chief Executive Officer". The powers, duties and functions of the Board under section 238, sub-section (1) of section 241 section 243, section 245 and section 248 excluding the provisions to sub-section (1) and the proviso to sub-section (2) of the said section 248 shall be exercised or discharged in a civil area by the Chie

How do I find court cases under Section 237 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 237, section 237 Cantonments Act 2006, section 237 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 237 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 238 (Power of Board to sanction or refuse), section 241 (Compensation), section 243 (Lapse of sanction), section 245 (Period for completion of building), and on 1 further provision, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 237 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 237 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 237, 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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