# The Cantonments Act, 2006, Section 312: Regard to be had to social and religious usages

- Act: The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006)
- In force from: 2006-12-18
- Ministry: Ministry of Defence
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/cantonments-act-2006/section/312/

## Text

When any place used as a human dwelling is entered under this Act, due regard shall be paid to the social and religious customs and usages of the occupants of the place entered, and no apartment in the actual occupancy of a female shall be entered or broken open until she has been informed that she is at liberty to withdraw and every reasonable facility has been afforded to her for withdrawing.

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