Section358
The Cantonments Act, 2006

Application of Act 4 of 1899

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 358 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with application of Act 4 of 1899. For the purposes of the Government Buildings Act, 1899, cantonments and Boards shall be deemed to be municipalities and municipal authorities respectively and the references to the State Government in section 4 of that Act shall be construed as references to the Central Government. The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

For the purposes of the Government Buildings Act, 1899, cantonments and Boards shall be deemed to be municipalities and municipal authorities respectively and the references to the State Government in section 4 of that Act shall be construed as references to the Central Government.

Section 358, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 358

What does Section 358 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 358 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Application of Act 4 of 1899". For the purposes of the Government Buildings Act, 1899, cantonments and Boards shall be deemed to be municipalities and municipal authorities respectively and the references to the State Government in section 4 of that Act shall be construed as references to the Central Government.

How do I find court cases under Section 358 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 358, section 358 Cantonments Act 2006, section 358 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 358 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 358 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 358, 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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