Section84
The Assam Rifles Act, 2006

Inquiry into absence without leave

In force From 20 Feb 2006 Act 47 of 2006 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 2006 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 03 Nov 2006 In force 20 Feb 2006 Cited by 1 provision Instruments 1

Section 84 of the Assam Rifles Act, 2006 deals with inquiry into absence without leave. When any person subject to this Act has been absent from his duty without due authority for a period of thirty days, a court of inquiry shall, as soon as practicable, be assembled and such court shall, on oath or affirmation administered in the prescribed manner, inquire respecting the absence of th The Act came into force on 20 Feb 2006.

(1) When any person subject to this Act has been absent from his duty without due authority for a period of thirty days, a court of inquiry shall, as soon as practicable, be assembled and such court shall, on oath or affirmation administered in the prescribed manner, inquire respecting the absence of the person, and the deficiency, if any, in the property of the Government entrusted to his care, or in any arms, ammunition, equipment, instruments, clothing or necessaries; and if satisfied of the fact of such absence without due authority or other sufficient cause, the court shall declare such absence and the period thereof and the said deficiency, if any, and the Commandant of the unit to which the person belongs shall make a record thereof in the prescribed manner.

(2) If the person declared absent does not afterwards surrender or is not apprehended, he shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be deserter.

Section 84, The Assam Rifles Act, 2006 (Act 47 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 84

What does Section 84 of the Assam Rifles Act deal with?

Section 84 of the Assam Rifles Act is headed "Inquiry into absence without leave". When any person subject to this Act has been absent from his duty without due authority for a period of thirty days, a court of inquiry shall, as soon as practicable, be assembled and such court shall, on oath or affirmation administered in the prescribed manner, inquire respecting the absence of th

How do I find court cases under Section 84 of the Assam Rifles 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: Assam Rifles Act 2006 84, section 84 Assam Rifles Act 2006, section 84 of the Assam Rifles 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 84 of the Assam Rifles Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Assam Rifles Regulation 2016 (2018).

When did Section 84 of the Assam Rifles Act come into force?

Section 84 of the Assam Rifles Act, cited as Assam Rifles Act 2006 84, came into force on 20 Feb 2006, having been enacted on 03 Nov 2006. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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