Disposal of property of deceased officers

Q: When did Section 172 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 172 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 172, 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.

In force From 01 Jan 1958 Act 62 of 1957 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 62 of 1957 Ministry Defence Enacted 27 Dec 1957 In force 01 Jan 1958 Cited by 6 provisions

Section 172 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with disposal of property of deceased officers. The provisions of section 171 shall also apply to the disposal of the property of an officer who dies while subject to naval law, but with the following modifications, namely:-- (i) the functions of the commanding officer under section 171 shall be performed by a Committee of Adjustment constituted The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.

The provisions of section 171 shall also apply to the disposal of the property of an officer who dies while subject to naval law, but with the following modifications, namely:--
(i) the functions of the commanding officer under section 171 shall be performed by a Committee of Adjustment constituted in this behalf in the prescribed manner; and
(ii) the surplus, if any, after the payment of debts and expenses specified in sub-section (3) of section 171 shall be paid to the person prescribed in this behalf.
Section 172, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).

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This section refers to

s. 171 Disposal of property of deceased sailors

Referred to by 6

Questions about Section 172

What does Section 172 of the Navy Act deal with?

Section 172 of the Navy Act is headed "Disposal of property of deceased officers". The provisions of section 171 shall also apply to the disposal of the property of an officer who dies while subject to naval law, but with the following modifications, namely:-- (i) the functions of the commanding officer under section 171 shall be performed by a Committee of Adjustment constituted

How do I find court cases under Section 172 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 172, section 172 Navy Act 1957, section 172 of the Navy 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 172 of the Navy Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 171 (Disposal of property of deceased sailors), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 6 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 172 of the Navy Act come into force?

Section 172 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 172, 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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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 14 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.