Persons to be attested

Q: When did Section 16 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 16, came into force on 22 Jul 1950, having been enacted on 18 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 18 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950

Section 16 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with persons to be attested. The following persons shall be attested, namely:-- (a) all persons enrolled as combatants; The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

The following persons shall be attested, namely:--
(a) all persons enrolled as combatants;
(b) all persons selected to hold a non-commissioned or acting non-commissioned rank; and
(c) all other persons subject to this Act as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Section 16, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Air Force Act is headed "Persons to be attested". The following persons shall be attested, namely:-- (a) all persons enrolled as combatants;

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Air Force Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Air Force Act 1950 16, section 16 Air Force Act 1950, section 16 of the Air Force Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 16 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 16, came into force on 22 Jul 1950, having been enacted on 18 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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91. Deductions from pay and allowances of officers414 words
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32. Priority in respect of Air Force personnel's litigation301 words

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