Section171
The Air Force Act, 1950

Communication of certain orders to prison officers

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 171 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with communication of certain orders to prison officers. Whenever an order if duly made under this Act setting aside or varying any sentence, order or warrant under which any person is confined in a civil, military or air force prison or detained in a military or air force detention barracks, a warrant in accordance with such order shall be forwarded by t The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Whenever an order if duly made under this Act setting aside or varying any sentence, order or warrant under which any person is confined in a civil, military or air force prison or detained in a military or air force detention barracks, a warrant in accordance with such order shall be forwarded by the officer making the order, or his staff officer, or such other person as may be prescribed, to the officer in charge of the prison or detention barracks in which such person is confined.

Section 171, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

Questions about Section 171

What does Section 171 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 171 of the Air Force Act is headed "Communication of certain orders to prison officers". Whenever an order if duly made under this Act setting aside or varying any sentence, order or warrant under which any person is confined in a civil, military or air force prison or detained in a military or air force detention barracks, a warrant in accordance with such order shall be forwarded by t

How do I find court cases under Section 171 of the Air Force Act?

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When did Section 171 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 171 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 171, 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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