Validity of enrolment
Section 12 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with validity of enrolment. Where a person after his enrolment has for a period of three months from the date of such enrolment been in receipt of pay as a [sailor], he shall be deemed to have been duly enrolled and shall not thereafter be entitled to claim his discharge on the ground of any irregularity or illegality in his e The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
Where a person after his enrolment has for a period of three months from the date of such enrolment been in receipt of pay as a 10[sailor], he shall be deemed to have been duly enrolled and shall not thereafter be entitled to claim his discharge on the ground of any irregularity or illegality in his engagement or any other ground whatsoever; and if within the said three months such person claims his discharge, no such irregularity or illegality or other ground shall, until such person is discharged in pursuance of his claim, affect his position as a 1[sailor] in the naval service or invalidate any proceedings, act or thing taken or done prior to his discharge.
Section 12, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 12
What does Section 12 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 12 of the Navy Act is headed "Validity of enrolment". Where a person after his enrolment has for a period of three months from the date of such enrolment been in receipt of pay as a [sailor], he shall be deemed to have been duly enrolled and shall not thereafter be entitled to claim his discharge on the ground of any irregularity or illegality in his e
How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Navy 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: Navy Act 1957 12, section 12 Navy Act 1957, section 12 of the Navy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 12 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 12 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 12, came into force on 01 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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