The Armed Forces (Emergency Duties) Act, 1947
An Act to enable duties in connection with vital services to be imposed in an emergency on an Armed Forces.
Administered by. Ministry of Defence, Department of Military Affairs · Other Acts of 1947
Preamble
THE ARMED FORCES (EMERGENCY DUTIES) ACT, 1947
ACT NO. 15 OF 19471
[20th March, 1947.] An Act to enable duties in connection with vital services to be imposed in an emergency on an Armed Forces 2* * *.
WHEREAS it is expedient to enable duties in connection with vital services to be imposed in the emergency on the Armed Forces 2* * *.
It is hereby enacted as follows:--
What this Act covers
Summary of The Armed Forces (Emergency Duties) Act, 1947
Key Provisions:
1. Power to Assign Emergency Duties:
o Empowers the Central Government to require members of the Armed Forces to perform emergency duties in the public interest.
o Such duties may be assigned during situations affecting national security or the maintenance of essential services.
2. Application of the Act:
o Applies to members of the Armed Forces as specified under the Act.
o Enables their deployment for duties considered necessary by the Central Government during an emergency.
3. Nature of Emergency Duties:
o Emergency duties may include tasks necessary for maintaining essential public services, public safety, communications, transport, or other functions vital to the nation.
o Such duties are performed in addition to, or in place of, regular military responsibilities, as directed.
4. Legal Authority and Compliance:
o Members of the Armed Forces are legally bound to perform duties assigned under the Act.
o Orders issued under the Act have the same authority as lawful military orders.
5. Protection of Actions Taken:
o Provides legal protection for actions taken in good faith while carrying out emergency duties under the Act.
6. Rule-Making Powers:
o Empowers the Central Government to make rules for implementing the provisions of the Act and regulating the performance of emergency duties.
Sections
Type to filter. 3 sections.
Related Acts
- The Territorial Army Act, 194819 sections
- The National Cadet Corps Act, 194813 sections
- The Seaward Artillery Practice Act, 194910 sections
- The Army Act, 1950198 sections
- The Air Force Act, 1950195 sections
- The Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Act, 195017 sections
- The Reserve and Auxiliary Air Forces Act, 195236 sections
- The Shillong (Rifle Range and Umlong) Cantonments Assimilation of Laws Act, 19544 sections
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