The Cantonments Act, 2006 · Chapter X – Town Planning and Control Over Building, Etc

Section 234 – Sanction for building

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

234. Sanction for building

No person shall erect or re-erect a building on any land in a cantonment--

(a) in an area, other than the civil area, except with the previous sanction of the Board;

(b) in a civil area, except with the previous sanction of the Chief Executive Officer,

nor otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and of the rules and bye-laws made under this Act relating to the erection and re-erection of buildings:

Provided that if an erected or re-erected building is meant for public purposes, then it shall be made accessible to and barrier free for the persons with disabilities.

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