Section41
The Cantonments Act, 2006

Quorum

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 41 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with quorum. The quorum necessary for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Board shall be one-half of the number of members of the Board holding the office: Provided that if the number of members of the Board holding office at a particular time is an odd number, the quorum shall be one-half of the num The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) The quorum necessary for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Board shall be one-half of the number of members of the Board holding the office:

Provided that if the number of members of the Board holding office at a particular time is an odd number, the quorum shall be one-half of the number obtained by adding one to the number of such members.

(2) If a quorum is not present, the President or in his absence, the Vice-President or in the absence of both, the Member-Secretary shall adjourn the meeting and the business which would have been brought before the original meeting if there had been a quorum present thereat shall be brought before, and may be transacted at, an adjourned meeting, whether there is a quorum present or not.

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

Questions about Section 41

What does Section 41 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 41 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Quorum". The quorum necessary for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Board shall be one-half of the number of members of the Board holding the office: Provided that if the number of members of the Board holding office at a particular time is an odd number, the quorum shall be one-half of the num

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When did Section 41 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 41 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 41, 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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