Names of streets and numbers of buildings

Q: When did Section 259 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 259 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 259, 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 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 259 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with names of streets and numbers of buildings. A Board may determine the name or number by which any area, street or public place in the cantonment shall be known and may cause name or number to be affixed on any building in the cantonment in such place as it thinks fit and may also cause a number to be affixed to any such building. The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) A Board may determine the name or number by which any area, street or public place in the cantonment shall be known and may cause name or number to be affixed on any building in the cantonment in such place as it thinks fit and may also cause a number to be affixed to any such building.
(2) Whoever destroys, pulls down, defaces or alters any such name or number or puts up any name or number differing from that put up by the order of the Board shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
(3) When a name or number has been affixed to any building under sub-section (1), the owner of the building shall maintain the name or number in order, and shall replace it if removed or defaced, and if he fails to do so the Chief Executive Officer may by notice in writing require him to replace it.
Section 259, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 259

What does Section 259 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 259 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Names of streets and numbers of buildings". A Board may determine the name or number by which any area, street or public place in the cantonment shall be known and may cause name or number to be affixed on any building in the cantonment in such place as it thinks fit and may also cause a number to be affixed to any such building.

How do I find court cases under Section 259 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 259, section 259 Cantonments Act 2006, section 259 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 259 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 259 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 259, 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

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 16 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.