Central Act
The Navy Act, 1957
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Government of the Indian Navy.
| Act number | 62 of 1957 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1957-12-27 |
| In force from | 1958-01-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Department | Department of Military Affairs |
| Sections | 194 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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- 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 Lok Sahayak Sena Act, 1956
- The Shillong (Rifle Range and Umlong) Cantonments Assimilation of Laws Act, 1954
Questions this page answers
When did the The Navy Act, 1957 come into force?
It came into force on 1958-01-01, having been enacted on 1957-12-27.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Defence (Department of Military Affairs).
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