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The Cantonments Act, 2006

Power of Central Government to review

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 Instruments 1

Section 57 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 deals with power of Central Government to review. The Central Government may, at any time, review any decision or order of the Board or the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, the Command, and pass such orders thereon as it may deem fit: Provided that where it is proposed to modify a decision or order of the Board reasonable opportunity shall be g The Act came into force on 18 Dec 2006.

The Central Government may, at any time, review any decision or order of the Board or the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, the Command, and pass such orders thereon as it may deem fit:

Provided that where it is proposed to modify a decision or order of the Board reasonable opportunity shall be given to the Board to show cause why the decision or order in question should not be modified.

Section 57, The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act 41 of 2006).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 57

What does Section 57 of the Cantonments Act deal with?

Section 57 of the Cantonments Act is headed "Power of Central Government to review". The Central Government may, at any time, review any decision or order of the Board or the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, the Command, and pass such orders thereon as it may deem fit: Provided that where it is proposed to modify a decision or order of the Board reasonable opportunity shall be g

How do I find court cases under Section 57 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 57, section 57 Cantonments Act 2006, section 57 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 57 of the Cantonments Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Transfer of Property in Cantonments (Form of notice and manner of giving such notice) Rules, 2016 (2016).

When did Section 57 of the Cantonments Act come into force?

Section 57 of the Cantonments Act, cited as Cantonments Act 2006 57, 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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