FIELD FIRING AND ARTILLERY PRACTICECentral
Section 8 of The Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938
In this Chapter--
- (a)"field firing" includes air armament practice;
- (b)"notified area" means an area defined in a notification issued under sub-section @I@(1) of section 9.
Summary
- This section provides the legal definitions for key terms used in Chapter II of the Act.
- It defines field firing to include air armament practice, which means weapons practice carried out from aircraft.
- It defines notified area as an area defined in an official announcement under sub-section (1) of section 9.
- These definitions apply specifically to the rules, rights, and offences described within this chapter of the Act.
- By defining these terms, the section clarifies the geographical boundaries and military activities covered by the law.
Practical examples
1In July 1939, a local sheep herder named Gopal wants to know if he can claim compensation for the noise of military airplanes dropping practice bombs near his village. Since Section 8 defines field firing to include air armament practice, Gopal's lawyer explains that the rules of Chapter II apply to his situation.
2In October 1941, a landowner named Fatima is notified that her farm falls inside the boundaries of a newly declared training zone. Section 8 defines this zone as a notified area because it was created under Section 9, which means Fatima has a legal right to receive advance safety notices and compensation.
FAQ
1. What does the term "notified area" mean under this section?
It means an area that has been defined in a notification issued under sub-section (1) of section 9.
2. To which part of the Act do these definitions apply?
These definitions apply to Chapter II of the Act, which covers field firing and artillery practice.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 8, what does the term "field firing" include?
Q2.A "notified area" is defined under Section 8 as an area in a notification issued under which specific provision?
Q3.To which specific chapter of the Act do the definitions in Section 8 apply?
Q4.If the military conducts training with weapons from aircraft, which term from Section 8 covers this activity?
Q5.What is the main purpose of Section 8?