Section 12

Surrender of house when to be enforced.

The Cantonments (House Accommodation) Act, 1923

  • Act 6 of 1923
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Department of Defence
About this Act

An Act further to amend and to consolidate the law relating to the provision of house accommodation for military officers in cantonments.

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     If the owner fails to give possession of a house to the 1[Officer Commanding the station] in pursuance of a notice issued under section 7, or if the existing occupier fails to vacate a house in pursuance of such a notice, the District Magistrate, by himself or by another person generally or specially authorised by him in this behalf, shall enter on the premises and enforce the surrender of the house.

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 10 of 1925, s. 6, for "Commanding Officer of the Cantonment" .

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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