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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Prohibition and restriction of use of slaughter-house

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

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

Section 273 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with prohibition and restriction of use of slaughter-house. Where, in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer, it is necessary on sanitary grounds so to do, he may, by public notice, prohibit for such period not exceeding one month, as may be specified in the notice, or for such further period not exceeding one month, as he may specify by a like notice, t The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) Where, in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer, it is necessary on sanitary grounds so to do, he may, by public notice, prohibit for such period not exceeding one month, as may be specified in the notice, or for such further period not exceeding one month, as he may specify by a like notice, the use of any private slaughter-house specified in the notice, or the slaughter therein of any animal of any description so specified.

(2) A copy of every notice issued under sub-section (1) shall be conspicuously pasted in the slaughter-house to which it relates.

Section 273, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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  1. s. 342 Suspension of Action Pending Appeal

Questions about Section 273

What does Section 273 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 273 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Prohibition and restriction of use of slaughter-house". Where, in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer, it is necessary on sanitary grounds so to do, he may, by public notice, prohibit for such period not exceeding one month, as may be specified in the notice, or for such further period not exceeding one month, as he may specify by a like notice, t

How do I find court cases under Section 273 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 273, section 273 Cantonments Act 2006, section 273 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 273 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 273 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 273 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 273, 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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