Application of Act to certain forces under Central Government
Section 4 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with application of Act to certain forces under Central Government. The Central Government may, by notification, apply, with or without modifications, all or any of the provisions of this Act to any force raised and maintained in India under the authority of that Government, 1* * * and suspend the operation of any other enactment for the time being applicable to the The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) The Central Government may, by notification, apply, with or without modifications, all or any of the provisions of this Act to any force raised and maintained in India under the authority of that Government, 1* * * and suspend the operation of any other enactment for the time being applicable to the said force.
(2) The provisions of this Act so applied shall have effect in respect of persons belonging to the said force as they have effect in respect of persons subject to this Act holding in the regular Army the same or equivalent rank as the aforesaid persons hold for the time being in the said force.
(3) The provisions of this Act so applied shall also have effect in respect of persons who are employed by or are in the service of or are followers of or accompany any portion of the said force as they have effect in respect of persons subject to this Act under 2[clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section (2)].
(4) While any of the provisions of this Act apply to the said force, the Central Government may, by notification, direct by what authority any jurisdiction, powers or duties incident to the operation of these provisions shall be exercised or performed in respect of the said force.
Section 4, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Army Act is headed "Application of Act to certain forces under Central Government". The Central Government may, by notification, apply, with or without modifications, all or any of the provisions of this Act to any force raised and maintained in India under the authority of that Government, 1* * * and suspend the operation of any other enactment for the time being applicable to the
How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Army Act 1950, section 4 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 4 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 4 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 4, 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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