Power to declare persons to be on active service
Section 9 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with power to declare persons to be on active service. Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (i) of section 3, the Central Government may, by notification, declare that any person or class of persons subject to this Act shall, with reference to any area in which they may be serving or with reference to any provision of this Act or of any other la The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (i) of section 3, the Central Government may, by notification, declare that any person or class of persons subject to this Act shall, with reference to any area in which they may be serving or with reference to any provision of this Act or of any other law for the time being in force, be deemed to be on active service within the meaning of this Act.
Section 9, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Army Act is headed "Power to declare persons to be on active service". Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (i) of section 3, the Central Government may, by notification, declare that any person or class of persons subject to this Act shall, with reference to any area in which they may be serving or with reference to any provision of this Act or of any other la
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Army Act 1950, section 9 of the Army Act. People searching for it also type what is a chapter 9 in the army. 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 9 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Definitions), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 9 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 9, 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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