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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Completion certificate

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

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

Section 246 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with completion certificate. The Chief Executive Officer shall on receipt of the notice under section 242 of this Act cause the building to be inspected either by himself or by the officer authorised by him in his behalf in order to ensure that the building has been completed in accordance with the sanction given and issue comp The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

The Chief Executive Officer shall on receipt of the notice under section 242 of this Act cause the building to be inspected either by himself or by the officer authorised by him in his behalf in order to ensure that the building has been completed in accordance with the sanction given and issue completion certificate provided that the person seeking the completion certificate shall assist the Chief Executive Officer in inspection of such building:

Provided that the building shall not be occupied for habitation unless a certificate is issued by the Chief Executive Officer or an officer authorised by him in this behalf:

Provided further that if the Chief Executive Officer fails within a period of thirty days after the receipt of the notice of completion, to communicate his refusal to issue such certificate, such certificate shall be deemed to have been granted.

Section 246, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 242 Completion notice

Questions about Section 246

What does Section 246 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 246 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Completion certificate". The Chief Executive Officer shall on receipt of the notice under section 242 of this Act cause the building to be inspected either by himself or by the officer authorised by him in his behalf in order to ensure that the building has been completed in accordance with the sanction given and issue comp

How do I find court cases under Section 246 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 246, section 246 Cantonments Act 2006, section 246 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 246 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 242 (Completion notice), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 246 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 246 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 246, 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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