The Cantonments Act, 2006 · X — TOWN PLANNING AND CONTROL OVER BUILDINGS, ETC.

Section 253. Unauthorised buildings over drains, etc

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

253. Unauthorised buildings over drains, etc. —The Chief Executive Officer may, by notice in writing require any person who has, without his permission in writing, newly erected or re-erected any structure over any public sewer, drain, culvert, water-course or water-pipe in the cantonment to pull down or otherwise deal with the same as he thinks fit.

Source: India Code