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The Army Act, 1950

Remedy of aggrieved officers

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 46 of 1950 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 46 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 20 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950 Cited by 1 provision

Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with remedy of aggrieved officers. Any officer who deems himself wronged by his commanding officer or any superior officer and who on due application made to his commanding officer does not receive the redress to which he considers himself entitled, may complain to the Central Government in such manner as may from time to time be spe The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Any officer who deems himself wronged by his commanding officer or any superior officer and who on due application made to his commanding officer does not receive the redress to which he considers himself entitled, may complain to the Central Government in such manner as may from time to time be specified by the proper authority.

Section 27, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 27

What does Section 27 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 27 of the Army Act is headed "Remedy of aggrieved officers". Any officer who deems himself wronged by his commanding officer or any superior officer and who on due application made to his commanding officer does not receive the redress to which he considers himself entitled, may complain to the Central Government in such manner as may from time to time be spe

How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Army Act 1950, section 27 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 27 of the Army Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 27 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 27 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 27, 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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