Nature of the powers of commanding officer or Committee of Adjustment
Section 174 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with nature of the powers of commanding officer or Committee of Adjustment. For the purpose of the exercise of his or its duties under section 171 or 172, as the case may be, the commanding officer or the Committee of Adjustment, as the case may be, shall, to the exclusion of all other persons and authorities have the same rights and powers as if the commanding officer or t The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
For the purpose of the exercise of his or its duties under section 171 or 172, as the case may be, the commanding officer or the Committee of Adjustment, as the case may be, shall, to the exclusion of all other persons and authorities have the same rights and powers as if the commanding officer or the Committee had taken out representation to the estate of the deceased, and any receipt given by such commanding officer or the Committee, as the case may be, shall have effect accordingly.
Explanation.--"Representation" includes probate, letters of administration with or without the will annexed and a succession certificate issued by a court of competent jurisdiction constituting a person executor or administrator of the estate of the deceased person or authorising him to receive or realise the assets of a deceased person.
Section 174, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 174
What does Section 174 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 174 of the Navy Act is headed "Nature of the powers of commanding officer or Committee of Adjustment". For the purpose of the exercise of his or its duties under section 171 or 172, as the case may be, the commanding officer or the Committee of Adjustment, as the case may be, shall, to the exclusion of all other persons and authorities have the same rights and powers as if the commanding officer or t
How do I find court cases under Section 174 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 174, section 174 Navy Act 1957, section 174 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 174 of the Navy Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 171 (Disposal of property of deceased sailors), section 172 (Disposal of property of deceased officers), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 174 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 174 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 174, 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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