Duties of police officers
Section 315 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with duties of police officers. It shall be the duty of all police officers to give immediate information to the Board of the commission of, or attempt to commit any offence against the provisions of this Act or of any rule or bye-law made thereunder, and to assist all cantonment officers and employees in the exercise of their law The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.
It shall be the duty of all police officers to give immediate information to the Board of the commission of, or attempt to commit any offence against the provisions of this Act or of any rule or bye-law made thereunder, and to assist all cantonment officers and employees in the exercise of their lawful authority.
Section 315, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).
Questions about Section 315
What does Section 315 of the Cantonments Act deal with?
Section 315 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Duties of police officers". It shall be the duty of all police officers to give immediate information to the Board of the commission of, or attempt to commit any offence against the provisions of this Act or of any rule or bye-law made thereunder, and to assist all cantonment officers and employees in the exercise of their law
How do I find court cases under Section 315 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 315, section 315 Cantonments Act 2006, section 315 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 315 of the Cantonments Act come into force?
Section 315 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 315, 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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