Section250
The Cantonments Act, 2006

Courts not to entertain proceedings in certain cases

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 250 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with courts not to entertain proceedings in certain cases. After the commencement of this Act, no court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceedings in respect of any order or notice unless an appeal under section 340 is preferred and the same is disposed of by the appellate authority under sub-section (3) of section 343 of this Act. The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) After the commencement of this Act, no court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceedings in respect of any order or notice unless an appeal under section 340 is preferred and the same is disposed of by the appellate authority under sub-section (3) of section 343 of this Act.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), every suit, application or other proceedings pending in any court immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to be dealt with and disposed of by that court as if the said section has not been brought into force.

Section 250, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 250

What does Section 250 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 250 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Courts not to entertain proceedings in certain cases". After the commencement of this Act, no court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceedings in respect of any order or notice unless an appeal under section 340 is preferred and the same is disposed of by the appellate authority under sub-section (3) of section 343 of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 250 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 250, section 250 Cantonments Act 2006, section 250 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 250 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 340 (Appeals from executive orders), section 343 (Revision), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 250 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 250 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 250, 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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