Officers exercising powers in certain cases
Section 8 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with officers exercising powers in certain cases. Whenever persons subject to this Act are serving under an officer commanding any air force formation not in this section specifically named, and being, in the opinion of the Central Government, not less than a squadron, the said Government may prescribe the officer by whom the powers which, under th The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) Whenever persons subject to this Act are serving under an officer commanding any air force formation not in this section specifically named, and being, in the opinion of the Central Government, not less than a squadron, the said Government may prescribe the officer by whom the powers which, under this Act, may be exercised by air officers in charge of commands, and officers commanding groups, wings and squadrons shall, as regards such persons, be exercised.
(2) The Central Government may confer such powers either absolutely, or subject to such restrictions, reservations, exceptions and conditions as it may think fit.
Section 8, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
Questions about Section 8
What does Section 8 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 8 of the Air Force Act is headed "Officers exercising powers in certain cases". Whenever persons subject to this Act are serving under an officer commanding any air force formation not in this section specifically named, and being, in the opinion of the Central Government, not less than a squadron, the said Government may prescribe the officer by whom the powers which, under th
How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Air Force Act 1950, section 8 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 8 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 8 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 8, 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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- 32. Priority in respect of Air Force personnel's litigation301 words
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