Section279
The Cantonments Act, 2006

Conditions which may be attached to licences

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

Section 279 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with conditions which may be attached to licences. A licence granted to any person under section 277 shall specify the part of the cantonment in which the licensee may carry on his trade, calling or occupation, and may regulate the hours and manner of transport within the cantonment of any specified articles intended for human consumption, and may c The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

A licence granted to any person under section 277 shall specify the part of the cantonment in which the licensee may carry on his trade, calling or occupation, and may regulate the hours and manner of transport within the cantonment of any specified articles intended for human consumption, and may contain any other conditions which the Board thinks fit to impose in accordance with bye-laws made under this Act.

Section 279, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 279

What does Section 279 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 279 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Conditions which may be attached to licences". A licence granted to any person under section 277 shall specify the part of the cantonment in which the licensee may carry on his trade, calling or occupation, and may regulate the hours and manner of transport within the cantonment of any specified articles intended for human consumption, and may c

How do I find court cases under Section 279 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 279, section 279 Cantonments Act 2006, section 279 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 279 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 277 (Licences required for carrying on of certain occupations), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 279 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 279 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 279, 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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