The Cantonments Act, 2006 (Act No. 41 of 2006). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the administration of cantonments with a view to impart greater democratisation, improvement of their financial base to make provisions for developmental activities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Food & nutrition, Water, General Keyword Business/industry/corporations Classification/declassification Contract/agreement Data collection/reporting Hazards Dispute settlement Education Enforcement/compliance Governance Inspection Institution Internal trade Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Tax/levy Authorization/permit Cattle Slaughtering Use restrictions Food quality control/food safety Policy/planning Sewerage Water charges Water supply Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 18th December, 2006. Abstract This Act provides for declaration that places in which any part of the Forces are quartered to be a cantonment and a Board shall be formed for the administration of such cantonment. The Cantonment Board shall be deemed to be a municipality under clause (e) of article 243P of the Constitution for the purposes of receiving grants and allocations; or implementing the Central Government schemes. The Cantonment Board shall be responsible, inter alia, for providing sufficient supply of potable water and guarding from pollution water used for human consumption; constructing and maintaining streets, culverts, bridges, markets, slaughter-houses, latrines, privies, urinals, drains, drainage works and sewerage works and regulating their use; planting and maintaining trees on roadsides and other public places. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in