Composition of offence

Q: When did Section 332 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 332 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 332, 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.

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 332 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with composition of offence. The Chief Executive Officer or any person authorised by him, by general or special order in this behalf, may, before or after the institution of the proceedings, compound an offence, made punishable by or under this Act other than an offence under Chapter XIV: Provided that no offence shall be compo The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) The Chief Executive Officer or any person authorised by him, by general or special order in this behalf, may, before or after the institution of the proceedings, compound an offence, made punishable by or under this Act other than an offence under Chapter XIV:
Provided that no offence shall be compoundable which is committed by failure to comply with a notice, order or requisition issued by or on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, unless and until the same has been complied with in so far as compliance is possible.
(2) Where an offence has been compounded, the offender, if in custody, shall be discharged and no further proceedings shall be taken against him in respect of the offence so compounded.
Section 332, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 332

What does Section 332 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 332 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Composition of offence". The Chief Executive Officer or any person authorised by him, by general or special order in this behalf, may, before or after the institution of the proceedings, compound an offence, made punishable by or under this Act other than an offence under Chapter XIV: Provided that no offence shall be compo

How do I find court cases under Section 332 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 332, section 332 Cantonments Act 2006, section 332 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 332 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 332 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 332, 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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