Superior air force authority
Section 89 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with superior air force authority. For the purposes of sections 87 and 88, a "superior air force authority" means-- (a) in the case of punishments awarded by a commanding officer, any officer superior in command to such commanding officer; The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
For the purposes of sections 87 and 88, a "superior air force authority" means--
(a) in the case of punishments awarded by a commanding officer, any officer superior in command to such commanding officer;
(b) in the case of punishments awarded by any other authority, the Central Government, 1[the Chief of the Air Staff] or other officer specified by 1[the Chief of the Air Staff].
Section 89, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 89
What does Section 89 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 89 of the Air Force Act is headed "Superior air force authority". For the purposes of sections 87 and 88, a "superior air force authority" means-- (a) in the case of punishments awarded by a commanding officer, any officer superior in command to such commanding officer;
How do I find court cases under Section 89 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 89, section 89 Air Force Act 1950, section 89 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 89 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 87 (Transmission of proceedings), section 88 (Review of proceedings), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 89 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 89 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 89, 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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- 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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