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The Army Act, 1950

Signing in blank and failure to report

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

Section 58 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with signing in blank and failure to report. Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) when signing any document relating to pay, arms, ammunition, equipment, clothing, supplies or stores, or any, property of the Government fraudulently leaves in blank any material part for which his signat The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,--

(a) when signing any document relating to pay, arms, ammunition, equipment, clothing, supplies or stores, or any, property of the Government fraudulently leaves in blank any material part for which his signature is a voucher; or

(b) refuses or by culpable neglect omits to make or send a report or return which it is his duty to make or send;

shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

Section 58, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).

Questions about Section 58

What does Section 58 of the Army Act deal with?

Section 58 of the Army Act is headed "Signing in blank and failure to report". Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,-- (a) when signing any document relating to pay, arms, ammunition, equipment, clothing, supplies or stores, or any, property of the Government fraudulently leaves in blank any material part for which his signat

How do I find court cases under Section 58 of the Army Act?

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When did Section 58 of the Army Act come into force?

Section 58 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 58, 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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