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Under which Act is a Cantonment Board established?

ACantonments Act of 1924

BCantonments Act of 2006

CMunicipal Corporation Act

DPanchayati Raj Act

Answer:

B. Cantonments Act of 2006

Read Explanation:

Cantonment Board

  • Purpose: Municipal administration for civilian populations in Cantonment areas.

  • Establishment: Under the Cantonments Act of 2006, by the Central Government.

  • Composition:

  • Elected Members: Serve for five years.

  • Nominated Members: Ex-officio members.

  • President: Commanding Military Officer.

  • Vice-President: Elected by the elected members.

  • Executive Officer: Appointed by the President of India.

  • Functions: Similar to a Municipality, divided into Obligatory and Discretionary Functions.


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