Section 3: Cantonments or parts of cantonments in which Act to be operative.

(1) The Central Government [Omitted] may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare this Act to be operative in any cantonment or part of a cantonment [Omitted] , other than a cantonment situate within the limits of a presidency-town.

(2) Before issuing a notification under sub-section (1) in respect of any cantonment or part of a, cantonment, the Central Government shall cause local inquiry to be made with a view to determining whether it is expedient to issue such notification, and what portion (if any) of the area proposed to be included therein should be excluded there from.