Central Act
The Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Act, 1950
An Act to provide for the disposal of the private property of persons subject to the Army Act, 1950 or the Air Force Act, 1950 , who die or desert or are ascertained to be of unsound mind or while on active service are officially reported to be missing.
| Act number | 40 of 1950 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1950-04-28 |
| In force from | 1950-07-22 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Department | Department of Military Affairs |
| Sections | 17 |
| 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 Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Act, 1950 come into force?
It came into force on 1950-07-22, having been enacted on 1950-04-28.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Defence (Department of Military Affairs).
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