Digging of public land
Section 263 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with digging of public land. Whoever, without the permission in writing of the Chief Executive Officer, digs up the surface of any open space in the cantonment, which is not private property, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two thousand five hundred rupees and in the case of a continuing offence, with an addit The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.
Whoever, without the permission in writing of the Chief Executive Officer, digs up the surface of any open space in the cantonment, which is not private property, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two thousand five hundred rupees and in the case of a continuing offence, with an additional fine which may extend to five hundred rupees for every day after the first during which the offence continues.
Section 263, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).
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Questions about Section 263
What does Section 263 of the Cantonments Act deal with?
Section 263 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Digging of public land". Whoever, without the permission in writing of the Chief Executive Officer, digs up the surface of any open space in the cantonment, which is not private property, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two thousand five hundred rupees and in the case of a continuing offence, with an addit
How do I find court cases under Section 263 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 263, section 263 Cantonments Act 2006, section 263 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 263 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 263 of the Cantonments Act come into force?
Section 263 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 263, 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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