# The Cantonments Act, 2006, Section 247: Illegal erection and re-erection

- Act: The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006)
- In force from: 2006-12-18
- Ministry: Ministry of Defence
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/cantonments-act-2006/section/247/

## Text

Whoever begins, continues or completes the erection or re-erection of a building-- (a) without having given a valid notice as required by sections 235 and 236, or before the building has been sanctioned or is deemed to have been sanctioned; or (b) without complying with any direction made under sub-section (1) of section 238; or (c) when sanction has been refused, or has ceased to be available or has been suspended by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, the Command, under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 58, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees and the cost of sealing the illegal construction and its demolition.

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