Restrictions on use of buildings

Q: When did Section 244 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 244 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 244, 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 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 244 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with restrictions on use of buildings. No person shall, without the written permission of the Board or otherwise than in conformity with the conditions, if any, of such permission,-- (a) use or permit to be used for human habitation any part of a building not originally erected or authorised to be used for that purpose or not used for th The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) No person shall, without the written permission of the Board or otherwise than in conformity with the conditions, if any, of such permission,--
(a) use or permit to be used for human habitation any part of a building not originally erected or authorised to be used for that purpose or not used for that purpose before any alteration has been made therein by any work executed in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the bye-laws made thereunder;
(b) change or allow the change of the use of any land or building;
(c) convert or allow the conversion of one kind of tenement into another kind.
(2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall on conviction be punishable with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees and in the case of continuing contravention with an additional fine of rupees ten thousand for every day during which the contravention continues after the date it comes to the notice.
Section 244, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 244

What does Section 244 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 244 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Restrictions on use of buildings". No person shall, without the written permission of the Board or otherwise than in conformity with the conditions, if any, of such permission,-- (a) use or permit to be used for human habitation any part of a building not originally erected or authorised to be used for that purpose or not used for th

How do I find court cases under Section 244 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 244, section 244 Cantonments Act 2006, section 244 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 244 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 244 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 244, 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.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions2106 words
348. Power to make bye-laws1392 words
30. Interpretation1175 words
289. Penalty for causing nuisances993 words
283. Powers of entry and seizure755 words
64. Discretionary functions of Board736 words

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