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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Penalty for obstruction

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 41 of 2006 Ministry Defence Enacted 13 Sep 2006 In force 18 Dec 2006

Section 313 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with penalty for obstruction. Whoever obstructs or molests any person acting on behalf of the Board, who is not a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or any person with whom the Board has lawfully contracted, in the execution of his duty or of anything which he is empowered or re The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

Whoever obstructs or molests any person acting on behalf of the Board, who is not a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or any person with whom the Board has lawfully contracted, in the execution of his duty or of anything which he is empowered or required to do by virtue or in consequence of any of the provisions of this Act or any rule, bye-law or order made thereunder, or in fulfilment of his contract, as the case may be, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.

Section 313, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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This section refers to

  1. Indian Penal Code s. 21 "Public servant"

Questions about Section 313

What does Section 313 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 313 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Penalty for obstruction". Whoever obstructs or molests any person acting on behalf of the Board, who is not a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or any person with whom the Board has lawfully contracted, in the execution of his duty or of anything which he is empowered or re

How do I find court cases under Section 313 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 313, section 313 Cantonments Act 2006, section 313 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 313 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 313 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 313 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 313, 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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