Method of deciding questions

Q: When did Section 45 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 45 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 45, 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 18 Oct 2026

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

Section 45 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with method of deciding questions. All questions coming before a meeting shall be decided by the majority of the votes of the members present and voting. The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

(1) All questions coming before a meeting shall be decided by the majority of the votes of the members present and voting.
(2) In the case of an quality of votes, the person presiding over the meeting, shall have a second or casting vote.
(3) The dissent of any member from any decision of the Board shall, if the member so requests, be entered in the minutes, together with a short statement of the ground for such dissent.
Section 45, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Questions about Section 45

What does Section 45 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 45 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Method of deciding questions". All questions coming before a meeting shall be decided by the majority of the votes of the members present and voting.

How do I find court cases under Section 45 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 45, section 45 Cantonments Act 2006, section 45 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 45 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 45 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 45, 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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