The Cantonments (House Accommodation) Act, 1923
The Cantonments (House Accommodation) Act, 1923 regulates the provision of housing to individuals residing in cantonment areas.
Summary
The Cantonments (House Accommodation) Act, 1923 is a legislation that regulates the provision of housing to individuals residing in cantonment areas. The Act provides for the construction, maintenance, and repair of houses within cantonment areas and also governs the allocation of such houses to individuals. The Act sets out the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants, and provides for the eviction of tenants in certain circumstances. It also lays down provisions for the establishment of committees to oversee the implementation of the Act and resolve disputes related to housing. The Act is applicable to all cantonment areas in India.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Cantonments Or Parts Of Cantonments In Which Act To Be Operative | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Saving Of Written Instruments | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Liability Of Houses To Appropriation | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Conditions On Which Houses May Be Appropriated | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Procedure For Taking House On Lease | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: [Repealed] | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Sanction To Be Obtained Before A House Is Occupied As A Hospital, Etc | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Houses Not To Be Appropriated In Certain Cases | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Time To Be Allowed For Giving Possession Of House | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Surrender Of House When To Be Enforced | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Option In Certain Cases For Owner On Whom Notice Is Issued Under Section 7 To Call Upon The Government To Purchase | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Provision Where House Is Held On Long Lease By A Tenant | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Power For Owner To Refer To Civil Court On Question Of Rent | Open |