Section 27 of The Army Act, 1950
Any officer who deems himself wronged by his commanding officer or any superior officer and who on due application made to his commanding officer does not receive the redress to which he considers himself entitled, may complain to the Central Government in such manner as may from time to time be specified by the proper authority.
Summary
- Any commissioned officer who feels wronged by their commanding officer or a superior officer has a right to seek a remedy.
- The officer must first make an application to their commanding officer to resolve the issue and receive redress.
- If they do not receive the remedy they believe they are entitled to from their commanding officer, they can complain to the Central Government.
- The complaint to the Central Government must be made in the manner specified by the proper authority.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can use the remedy procedure under Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950?
Under Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950, only commissioned officers can use this procedure if they feel wronged by their commanding officer or any other superior officer.
2. What must an officer do before complaining to the Central Government under Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950?
Under Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950, the officer must first make a proper application to their commanding officer to seek a remedy.
3. To whom can an officer complain if they do not get a remedy from their commanding officer under Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950?
Under Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950, if the officer does not get the remedy they believe they are entitled to, they may complain directly to the Central Government.
4. Does Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950 outline the exact steps of how to submit the complaint?
No, Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950 states that the complaint must be submitted in such manner as may from time to time be specified by the proper authority.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 27 of the Army Act, 1950, to whom can an aggrieved officer complain if they do not receive redress from their commanding officer?
Q2.Under Section 27 of the military code, what is the mandatory first step an aggrieved officer must take before complaining to the Central Government?
Q3.Comparing Section 26 and Section 27 of the 1950 Act, which of the following is a major distinction between how officers and non-officers seek remedy for grievances?
Q4.Under Section 27 of the regular Army act, who must have wronged the officer for them to be eligible to use this remedy?