Pay and allowances of prisoner of war during inquiry into his conduct
Section 97 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with pay and allowances of prisoner of war during inquiry into his conduct. Where the conduct of any person subject to this Act when being taken prisoner by, or while in the hands of the enemy, is to be inquired into under this Act or any other law, [the Chief of the Air Staff] or any officer authorised by him may order that the whole or any part of the pay and allowances o The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Where the conduct of any person subject to this Act when being taken prisoner by, or while in the hands of the enemy, is to be inquired into under this Act or any other law, 1[the Chief of the Air Staff] or any officer authorised by him may order that the whole or any part of the pay and allowances of such person shall be withheld pending the result of such inquiry.
Section 97, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 97
What does Section 97 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 97 of the Air Force Act is headed "Pay and allowances of prisoner of war during inquiry into his conduct". Where the conduct of any person subject to this Act when being taken prisoner by, or while in the hands of the enemy, is to be inquired into under this Act or any other law, [the Chief of the Air Staff] or any officer authorised by him may order that the whole or any part of the pay and allowances o
How do I find court cases under Section 97 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 97, section 97 Air Force Act 1950, section 97 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 97 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 97 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 97 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 97, 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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- 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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