Breaking into premises
Section 309 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with breaking into premises. It shall be lawful for any person, authorised by or under this Act to make any entry into any place, to open or cause to be opened any door, gate or other barrier-- (a) if he considers the opening thereof necessary for the purpose of such entry; The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.
It shall be lawful for any person, authorised by or under this Act to make any entry into any place, to open or cause to be opened any door, gate or other barrier--
(a) if he considers the opening thereof necessary for the purpose of such entry; and
(b) if the owner or occupier is absent, or being present refuses to open such door, gate or barrier.
Section 309, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).
Questions about Section 309
What does Section 309 of the Cantonments Act deal with?
Section 309 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Breaking into premises". It shall be lawful for any person, authorised by or under this Act to make any entry into any place, to open or cause to be opened any door, gate or other barrier-- (a) if he considers the opening thereof necessary for the purpose of such entry;
How do I find court cases under Section 309 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 309, section 309 Cantonments Act 2006, section 309 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 309 of the Cantonments Act come into force?
Section 309 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 309, 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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