Persons to be attested
Section 16 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with persons to be attested. The following persons shall be attested, namely:-- (a) all persons enrolled as combatants; The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
The following persons shall be attested, namely:--
(a) all persons enrolled as combatants;
(b) all persons selected to hold a non-commissioned or acting non-commissioned rank; and
(c) all other persons subject to this Act as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Section 16, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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 16
What does Section 16 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Army Act is headed "Persons to be attested". The following persons shall be attested, namely:-- (a) all persons enrolled as combatants;
How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 Army Act 1950, section 16 of the Army 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 16 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Army Rules,1954 (1954).
When did Section 16 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 16, 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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