Decision of questions as to ship and service debts and other debts in ship or quarters
Section 173 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with decision of questions as to ship and service debts and other debts in ship or quarters. If in any case doubt or difference arises as to what are the ship or service debts and the debts in ship or quarters of a deceased officer or [sailor] or as to the amount payable in respect thereof, the decision of the prescribed person shall be final and shall be binding on all persons for all purp The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
If in any case doubt or difference arises as to what are the ship or service debts and the debts in ship or quarters of a deceased officer or 1[sailor] or as to the amount payable in respect thereof, the decision of the prescribed person shall be final and shall be binding on all persons for all purposes.
Section 173, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 173
What does Section 173 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 173 of the Navy Act is headed "Decision of questions as to ship and service debts and other debts in ship or quarters". If in any case doubt or difference arises as to what are the ship or service debts and the debts in ship or quarters of a deceased officer or [sailor] or as to the amount payable in respect thereof, the decision of the prescribed person shall be final and shall be binding on all persons for all purp
How do I find court cases under Section 173 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 173, section 173 Navy Act 1957, section 173 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 173 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 173 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 173, 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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