Certificate on termination of service
Section 23 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with certificate on termination of service. Every junior commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enrolled person who is dismissed, removed, discharged, retired or released from the service shall be furnished by his commanding officer with a certificate, in the language which is the mother tongue of such person and also in the English langua The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Every junior commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enrolled person who is dismissed, removed, discharged, retired or released from the service shall be furnished by his commanding officer with a certificate, in the language which is the mother tongue of such person and also in the English language setting forth--
(a) the authority terminating his service;
(b) the cause for such termination ; and
(c) the full period of his service in the regular Army.
Section 23, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Army Act is headed "Certificate on termination of service". Every junior commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enrolled person who is dismissed, removed, discharged, retired or released from the service shall be furnished by his commanding officer with a certificate, in the language which is the mother tongue of such person and also in the English langua
How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Army Act?
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When did Section 23 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 23 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 23, 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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