Section 48, Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957 [S1E-PBS]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 21 February 1958 by S.O. 2480(E) [N11-N9Z].
48. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the construction of buildings in a cantonment shall be made to the Director-General in Form B, accompanied by a fee of nil rupees. (2) The Director-General may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Director-General may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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cantonment: Section 2, Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957 [S1EMXR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "cantonment" means any place declared to be a cantonment under section 3
cantonment: 20 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957 [S1EMXR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Section 47, Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957 [S1E-PAV], 24 November 1957, Band A. "section 48".
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