Power of Chairperson to transfer cases from one Bench to another
Section 27 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 deals with power of Chairperson to transfer cases from one Bench to another. On the application of any of the parties and after notice to the parties concerned, and after hearing such of them as he may desire to be heard, or on his own motion without such notice, the Chairperson may transfer any case pending before one Bench for disposal, to any other Bench. The Act came into force on 15 Jun 2008.
On the application of any of the parties and after notice to the parties concerned, and after hearing such of them as he may desire to be heard, or on his own motion without such notice, the Chairperson may transfer any case pending before one Bench for disposal, to any other Bench.
Section 27, The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 (Act 55 of 2007).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 27
What does Section 27 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act deal with?
Section 27 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act is headed "Power of Chairperson to transfer cases from one Bench to another". On the application of any of the parties and after notice to the parties concerned, and after hearing such of them as he may desire to be heard, or on his own motion without such notice, the Chairperson may transfer any case pending before one Bench for disposal, to any other Bench.
How do I find court cases under Section 27 of the Armed Forces Tribunal 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: Armed Forces Tribunal Act 27, section 27 Armed Forces Tribunal Act, section 27 of the Armed Forces Tribunal 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 27 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently AFT Practice Rules-2009 (2009).
When did Section 27 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act come into force?
Section 27 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, cited as Armed Forces Tribunal Act 27, came into force on 15 Jun 2008, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2007. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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