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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Felling, lopping and trimming or trees

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 41 of 2006 Ministry Defence Enacted 13 Sep 2006 In force 18 Dec 2006 Cited by 1 provision

Section 262 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with felling, lopping and trimming or trees. Where, in the opinion of a Board, the felling of any tree of mature growth standing in a private enclosure in the cantonment is necessary for any reason, the Board may, by notice in writing, require the owner, lessee or occupier of the land to fell the tree within such time as may be specified in th The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) Where, in the opinion of a Board, the felling of any tree of mature growth standing in a private enclosure in the cantonment is necessary for any reason, the Board may, by notice in writing, require the owner, lessee or occupier of the land to fell the tree within such time as may be specified in the notice.

(2) A Board may--

(a) cause to be lopped or trimmed any tree standing on land in the cantonment which belongs to the Government; or

(b) by public notice require all owners, lessees or occupiers of land in the cantonment, or by notice in writing require the owner, lessee or occupier of any such land, to lop or trim, in such manner as may be specified in the notice, all or any trees standing on such land or to remove any dead trees from such land.

Section 262, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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  1. s. 47 Committees for civil areas

Questions about Section 262

What does Section 262 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 262 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Felling, lopping and trimming or trees". Where, in the opinion of a Board, the felling of any tree of mature growth standing in a private enclosure in the cantonment is necessary for any reason, the Board may, by notice in writing, require the owner, lessee or occupier of the land to fell the tree within such time as may be specified in th

How do I find court cases under Section 262 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 262, section 262 Cantonments Act 2006, section 262 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 262 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 262 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 262 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 262, 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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