Section5
The Cantonments Act, 2006

The effect of including area in cantonment

In force From 18 Dec 2006 Act 41 of 2006 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 5 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with the effect of including area in cantonment. When, by a notification under section 4, any local area is included in a cantonment, such area shall there upon become subject to this Act and to all other enactments for the time being in force throughout the cantonment and to all notifications, rules, regulations, bye-laws, orders and directions i The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

When, by a notification under section 4, any local area is included in a cantonment, such area shall there upon become subject to this Act and to all other enactments for the time being in force throughout the cantonment and to all notifications, rules, regulations, bye-laws, orders and directions issued or made thereunder.

Section 5, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Cantonments Act is headed "The effect of including area in cantonment". When, by a notification under section 4, any local area is included in a cantonment, such area shall there upon become subject to this Act and to all other enactments for the time being in force throughout the cantonment and to all notifications, rules, regulations, bye-laws, orders and directions i

How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Cantonments Act 2006, section 5 of the Cantonments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 5 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 4 (Alteration of limits of cantonments), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 5 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 5 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 5, 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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