Pay and allowances of prisoner of war during inquiry into his conduct
Section 96 of the Army Act, 1950 deals with pay and allowances of prisoner of war during inquiry into his conduct. Where the conduct of any person subject to this Act when being taken prisoner by, or while in the hands of, the enemy, is to be inquired into under this Act or any other law, [the Chief of the Army Staff] or any officer authorised by him may order that the whole or any part of the pay and allowances The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
Where the conduct of any person subject to this Act when being taken prisoner by, or while in the hands of, the enemy, is to be inquired into under this Act or any other law, 1[the Chief of the Army Staff] or any officer authorised by him may order that the whole or any part of the pay and allowances of such person shall be withheld pending the result of such inquiry.
Section 96, The Army Act, 1950 (Act 46 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 96
What does Section 96 of the Army Act deal with?
Section 96 of the Army Act is headed "Pay and allowances of prisoner of war during inquiry into his conduct". Where the conduct of any person subject to this Act when being taken prisoner by, or while in the hands of, the enemy, is to be inquired into under this Act or any other law, [the Chief of the Army Staff] or any officer authorised by him may order that the whole or any part of the pay and allowances
How do I find court cases under Section 96 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 96, section 96 Army Act 1950, section 96 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 96 of the Army Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 96 of the Army Act come into force?
Section 96 of the Army Act, cited as Army Act 1950 96, 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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- 151. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed303 words
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