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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 24 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with appointment of Chief Executive Officer. For every cantonment there shall be a Chief Executive Officer appointed by the Central Government or by such person as the Central Governmentay authorise in this behalf: Provided that, in the event of temporary absence of the Chief Executive Officer, not exceeding ninety days, the Principal Director The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) For every cantonment there shall be a Chief Executive Officer appointed by the Central Government or by such person as the Central Governmentay authorise in this behalf:

Provided that, in the event of temporary absence of the Chief Executive Officer, not exceeding ninety days, the Principal Director shall designate an officer under his jurisdiction to perform the duties of the Chief Executive Officer during such period.

(2) Not less than one-half of the salary of the Chief Executive Officer shall be paid by the Central Government and the balance from the cantonment fund.

(3) The Chief Executive Officer shall be the Member-Secretary of the Board and of every Committee of the Board.

Section 24, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Appointment of Chief Executive Officer". For every cantonment there shall be a Chief Executive Officer appointed by the Central Government or by such person as the Central Governmentay authorise in this behalf: Provided that, in the event of temporary absence of the Chief Executive Officer, not exceeding ninety days, the Principal Director

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When did Section 24 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 24 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 24, 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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