Ineligibility of aliens for enrolment
Section 11 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with ineligibility of aliens for enrolment. No person who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the consent of the Central Government signified in writing, be enrolled in the regular Army: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall bar the enrolment of the subjects of Nepal in the regular Army. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
No person who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the consent of the Central Government signified in writing, be enrolled in the regular Army:
Provided that nothing contained in this section shall bar the enrolment of the subjects of Nepal in the regular Army.
Section 11, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Army Act is headed "Ineligibility of aliens for enrolment". No person who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the consent of the Central Government signified in writing, be enrolled in the regular Army: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall bar the enrolment of the subjects of Nepal in the regular Army.
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Army 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: Army Act 1950 11, section 11 Army Act 1950, section 11 of the Army Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 11 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 11 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 11, came into force on 22 Jul 1950, having been enacted on 20 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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