Section 23, Defence of India Act, 1962 [S1G-Z7B]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 July 1962 by S.O. 3108(E) [N11-QNA].

In Defence of India Act, 1962 [A10-HHY]. This text from 1 July 1962. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 23, Defence of India Act, 1962 [S1G-Z7B]. Machine: S1G-Z7B.

23. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director-General may, by order in writing, direct any owner of land within a cantonment to take such measures in relation to the construction of buildings in a cantonment as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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cantonment: Section 2, Defence of India Act, 1962 [S1GYJ0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "cantonment" means any place declared to be a cantonment under section 3

cantonment: 20 more definitions.

Director-General: Section 2, Defence of India Act, 1962 [S1GYJ0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director-General" means the Director-General of the Force appointed under section 5

Director-General: 24 more definitions.

prescribed: Section 2, Defence of India Act, 1962 [S1GYJ0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

prescribed: 996 more definitions.

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