Special provision as to rank in certain cases
Section 6 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with special provision as to rank in certain cases. The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any person or class of persons subject to this Act under clause (d) of section 2, shall be so subject as officers, warrant officers or non-commissioned officers, and may authorise any officer to give a like direction and to cancel such directi The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any person or class of persons subject to this Act under clause (d) of section 2, shall be so subject as officers, warrant officers or non-commissioned officers, and may authorise any officer to give a like direction and to cancel such direction.
(2) All persons subject to this Act other than officers, warrant officers and non-commissioned officers shall, if they are not persons in respect of whom a notification or direction under sub-section (1) is in force, be deemed to be of rank inferior to that of a non-commissioned officer.
Section 6, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 6
What does Section 6 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 6 of the Air Force Act is headed "Special provision as to rank in certain cases". The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any person or class of persons subject to this Act under clause (d) of section 2, shall be so subject as officers, warrant officers or non-commissioned officers, and may authorise any officer to give a like direction and to cancel such directi
How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Air Force Act 1950, section 6 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 6 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 6 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 6 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 6, 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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- 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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