Application of Act to certain forces under the Central Government
Section 5 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with application of Act to certain forces under the Central Government. The Central Government may, by notification, apply with or without modifications, all or any of the provisions of this Act to any force raised and maintained in India and suspend the operation of any other enactment for the time being applicable to the said force. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) The Central Government may, by notification, apply with or without modifications, all or any of the provisions of this Act to any force raised and maintained in India and suspend the operation of any other enactment for the time being applicable to the said force.
(2) The provisions of this Act so applied shall have effect in respect of persons belonging to the said force as they have effect in respect of persons subject to this Act holding in the Air Force the same or equivalent rank as the aforesaid persons hold for the time being in the said force.
(3) The provisions of this Act so applied shall also have effect in respect of persons who are employed by, or are in the service of, or are followers of, or accompany any portion of the said force as they have effect in respect of persons subject to this Act under clause (d) of section 2.
(4) While any of the provisions of this Act apply to the said force, the Central Government may, by notification, direct by what authority any jurisdiction, powers or duties incident to the operation of these provisions shall be exercised or performed in respect of the said force.
Section 5, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 5
What does Section 5 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 5 of the Air Force Act is headed "Application of Act to certain forces under the Central Government". The Central Government may, by notification, apply with or without modifications, all or any of the provisions of this Act to any force raised and maintained in India and suspend the operation of any other enactment for the time being applicable to the said force.
How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Air Force Act 1950, section 5 of the Air Force Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 5 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 2 (Persons subject to this Act), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 5 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 5 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 5, 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.
Other sections of this Act
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- 141. Presumption as to certain documents492 words
- 92. Deductions from pay and allowances of airmen414 words
- 91. Deductions from pay and allowances of officers414 words
- 34. Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death396 words
- 32. Priority in respect of Air Force personnel's litigation301 words
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