Unauthorised buildings over drains, etc
Section 253 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with unauthorised buildings over drains, etc. The Chief Executive Officer may, by notice in writing require any person who has, without his permission in writing, newly erected or re-erected any structure over any public sewer, drain, culvert, water-course or water-pipe in the cantonment to pull down or otherwise deal with the same as he thinks The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.
The Chief Executive Officer may, by notice in writing require any person who has, without his permission in writing, newly erected or re-erected any structure over any public sewer, drain, culvert, water-course or water-pipe in the cantonment to pull down or otherwise deal with the same as he thinks fit.
Section 253, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).
Questions about Section 253
What does Section 253 of the Cantonments Act deal with?
Section 253 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Unauthorised buildings over drains, etc". The Chief Executive Officer may, by notice in writing require any person who has, without his permission in writing, newly erected or re-erected any structure over any public sewer, drain, culvert, water-course or water-pipe in the cantonment to pull down or otherwise deal with the same as he thinks
How do I find court cases under Section 253 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 253, section 253 Cantonments Act 2006, section 253 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 253 of the Cantonments Act come into force?
Section 253 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 253, 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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