Central Act
The National Service Act, 1972
An Act to provide for the registration of qualified persons and for the rendering of national service by such persons and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 28 of 1972 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1972-06-09 |
| In force from | 1973-06-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
| Department | Department of Youth Affairs |
| Sections | 38 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The National Service Act, 1972 come into force?
It came into force on 1973-06-01, having been enacted on 1972-06-09.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Department of Youth Affairs).
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