Central Act
The Armed Forces (Emergency Duties) Act, 1947
An Act to enable duties in connection with vital services to be imposed in an emergency on an Armed Forces.
| Act number | 15 of 1947 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1947-03-20 |
| In force from | 1947-03-20 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Department | Department of Military Affairs |
| Sections | 3 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Defence
- The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023
- The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007
- The Cantonments Act, 2006
- The Coast Guard Act, 1978
- The Naval and Aircraft Prize Act, 1971
- The Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957
- The Navy Act, 1957
- The Lok Sahayak Sena Act, 1956
Questions this page answers
When did the The Armed Forces (Emergency Duties) Act, 1947 come into force?
It came into force on 1947-03-20, having been enacted on 1947-03-20.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Defence (Department of Military Affairs).
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