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Army Act, 1950 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....British Act which one mainly to the peculiar traditions of the British Navy, is materially different in many respects from the British Army Act and Air Force Acts. The revision of the Naval Discipline Act has, therefore, proved a more difficult problem. In the United Kingdom, a special committee has been appointed to examine the question of revision of the British Naval Act It was felt that it would be an advantage to await the report of that committee and benefit by its recommendations, The revision of the Naval Discipline Act has, therefore, been suspended for the present. It is expected that the Committee's report will be available within the next few months, after which the revision of the Naval Discipline Act will be taken up. It is, however, not considered necessary to delay the revision of the Army and Air Force Acts any longer and they are therefore being introduced during this session of the Legislature. 3. The main objects of the revision of the Army Act are (a) to make it self-sufficient by incorporating the relevant provisions from certain other related enactments; (b) to adapt the existing provisions to suit the new constitutional set up and present day.....

The Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950 Complete Act

State: Rajasthan

Year: 1950

THE RAJASTHAN EXCISE ACT, 1950 THE RAJASTHAN EXCISE ACT, 1950 (Act No. 2 of 1950) CHAPTER I Preliminary 1. Short title, extent and commencement.- (1) This Act may be called The Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950. (2) It extends to the whole of the State of Rajasthan. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in that behalf. 2. [Omitted]. 3. Definitions. - In this Act unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context- (1) " Beer " includes ale, stout, porter and all other fermented liquors made from malt; (2) " Abu area " means the territory comprised in the Abu Road taluka of Banaskantha district in the State of Bombay as it existed immediately before the first day of November, 1956; (3) " Denatured " means mixed with such substance and by such process as may be prescribed under Section 42 in order to render any spirit unfit for human consumption whether as a beverage or as a medicine or in any other way whatsoever; (3-A) " Denatured spirituous preparation " means any preparation of denatured spirit or alcohol and includes liquors, French polish and varnish.....

Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....such State, and different dates may be appointed for different States. SECTION 02: DEFINITIONS In this Act,- (a) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act; 3[(b) "telegraph wire" means any copper wire the diameter of which in millimetres, is- (i) not less than 2.43 and not more than 2.53; or (ii) not less than 2.77 and not more than 2.87; or (iii) not less than 3.42 and not more than 3.52.] SECTION 03: DUTY TO DECLARE POSSESSION OF TELEGRAPH WIRES Every person in pos- session of telegraph wires shall, within-six months from the commencement of this Act, make a declaration in writing, in such form and to such authority .is may be prescribed, slating the quantity of telegraph wires in his possession. SECTION 04: DUTY TO HAVE TELEGRAPH WIRES CONVERTED OR SOLD Every person in possession of telegraph wires which exceed ten pounds in weight shall, with- in one year from the commencement of this Act, have the whole of the quantity as is in excess of ten pounds converted into ingots: Provided that it. shall be open to any such person to sell the whole or any part of the telegraph wires in his possession at such price and to such authority as may be prescribed. .....

Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Act, 1950 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....to the Administrator-General, the Administrator-General shall administer such estate in accordance with the provisions of4the Administrators-General Act, 19633. or if that Act is not in force in any State of the corresponding law in force in that State : Provided that the regimental and other debts in camp or quarters of the deceased, if any, shall be paid by the Administrator-Genera, m priority to any other debts due by the deceased. (4) The Administrator-General snail pay the surplus, if any, remaining in his hands after discharging all debts and charges, to the heirs of the deceased, and, if no heir is traceable. shall make over the surplus in the prescribed manner to the prescribed person. (5) The Administrator-General shall not charge in respect of his duties under this section any fee exceeding three per cent of the gross amount coming to or remaining in his hands after payment of the regimental and other debts in camp or quarters. SECTION 08: DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS BY PRESCRIBED PERSONS. - On receipt of the surplus referred to in sub-section (7) of section 3-or clause (II) of section 4-or subsection(4) of section 7-, the prescribed person shall.-- (a) if he knows of a.....

Army Act, 1950 Chapter I

Title: Preliminary

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....attached toany regular forces, subject to such adaptations and modifications as maybe made in the application of this Act to such persons under sub-section(1)of section 9 of the Territorial Army Act,1948 (56 of 1948); (f)persons holding commissions in the Army in India Reserve of Officers, when ordered onany duty or service for which they are liable as members of such reserve forces: (g)officers appointed to the Indian Regular Reserve of Officers, when ordered onany duty or service for which they are liable as members of such reserve forces; 1 [***] (i)persons not otherwise subject to military law who, onactive service, in camp, on the march or at any frontier post specified by theCentral Government by notification in this behalf, are employed by, or are inthe service of, or are followers of, or accompany any portion of, the regularArmy. (2) Everyperson subject to this Act under clauses (a) to2 [(g)] of sub-section(1) shallremain so subject until duly retired, discharged, released,removed, dismissed or cashiered from the service. ____________________ 1. Clause(h) omitted by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956. 2.Substituted by the Adaptation of Laws(No. 3).....

Army Act, 1950 Section 3

Title: Definitions

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....does not include a junior commissioned officer, warrant officer, petty officer or non-commissioned officer; (xix) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (xx) "provost-marshal" means a person appointed as such under section 107 and includes any of his deputies or assistants or any other person legally exercising authority under him or on his behalf; (xxi) "regular Army" means officers, junior commissioned officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and other enrolled persons who, by their com­mission, warrant, terms of enrolment or otherwise are liable to render con­tinuously for a term military service to the Union in any part of the world, including persons belonging to the Reserve Forces and the Territorial Army when called out on permanent service; (xxii) "regulation" includes a regulation made under this Act; (xxiii) "superior officer", when used in relation to a person subject to this Act, includes a junior commissioned officer, warrant officer and a non-commis­sioned officer, and, as regards persons placed under his orders, an officer, warrant officer, petty officer and non-commissioned officer of the Navy or Air Force; .....

Air Force Act, 1950 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....or confinement of a person according to the usages of the service and includes military or naval custody: (vi) "air force law" means the law enacted by this Act and the rules made there under and includes the usages of the service; (vii) "air force reward" includes any gratuity or annuity for long service or good conduct, badge pay or pension, and any other air force pecuniary reward; (viii) "airman" means any person subject to this Act other than an officer; (ix) "air officer" means any officer of the Air Force above the rank of group captain; (x) "air signal" means any signal intended for the guidance of aircraft, whether given by flag, ground signal, light, wind indicator or in any manner whatsoever: (xi) "Chief Legal Adviser" means a person appointed as such by5[the Chief of the Air Staff] to give advice on matters relating to air force law and to perform such other duties of a legal character as may arise in connection therewith; (xii) "civil offence" means an offence which is triable by a criminal court; (xiii) "civil prison" means any jail or place used for the detention of any criminal prisoner under the Prisons Act, 1894-, or under any other law for the time.....

Army Act, 1950 Chapter III

Title: Commission, Appointment and Enrolment

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....commanding officer in front of this corps or such portion thereof or such members of his department as may be present, or by any other prescribed person. (2) The form of oath or affirmation prescribed under this section shall contain a promise that the person to be attested will bear true allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, and that he will serve in the regular Army and go wherever he is ordered by land, sea or air, and that he will obey all commands of any officer set over him, even to the peril of his life. (3) The fact of an enrolled person having taken the oath or affirmation directed by this section to be taken shall be entered on his enrolment paper, and authenticated by the signature of the officer administering the oath or affirmation.

Army Act, 1950 Chapter VI

Title: Offences

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....Any person subject to this Act who deserts or attempts to desert the service shall, on conviction by court-martial, if he commits the offence on active service or when under orders for active service, be liable to suffer death or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned; and if he commits the offence under any other' circumstances, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned. (2) Any person subject to this Act who, knowingly harbours any such deserter shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned. (3) Any person subject to this Act, who, being cognizant of any desertion or attempt at desertion of a person subject to this Act, does not forthwith give notice to his own or some other superior officer, or take any steps in his power to cause such person to be apprehended, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned. Section 39 - Absence without.....

Army Act, 1950 Chapter IX

Title: Arrest and Proceedings Before Trial

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....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 commanding officer of the corps or department to which the person belongs shall enter in the court-martial book of the corps or department a record of the declaration. (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 a deserter. Section 107 - Provost-marshals ( 1) Provost-marshals may be appointed by1[the Chief of the Army Staff] or by any prescribed officer. ( 2) The duties of a provost-marshal are to take charge of persons confined for any offence, to preserve good order and discipline, and to prevent breaches of the same by persons serving in, or attached to, the regular Army. ( 3) A provost-marshal may at any time arrest and detain for trial any person subject to this Act who commits, or is charged with an offence, and may also carry into effect any.....