The judgement dated 13-5-2011 of Supreme Court of India clearly establishes the right of the Central Government as well as of the Cantonment Boards to manage any property entrusted to the Cantonment Board.It also establishes that the jurisdiction of the Civil Court under the Transfer of Property Rules cannot take precedence over the right of the Estate Officer under the PPE Act, 1971 who is competent to evict the unauthorised occupant by following due procedure. The judgement establishes the power of the Estate Officer (CEO) for initiating proceedings under the PPE Act, 1971 for properties under the management of Cantonment Board.