Section 7 of The National Service Act, 1972
- (1)Every qualified person enlisted under this Act for national service in the Armed Forces of the Union shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be bound to serve in any branch of the Armed Forces to which he is for the time being attached, and shall be subject to all laws, rules, regulations and orders in force for the time being in relation to such branch.
- (2)Every qualified person enlisted for any national service, other than service in the Armed Forces of the Union shall, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be bound to serve in any position or post to which he is appointed for the time being, and shall be subject to all laws, rules, regulations and orders in force for the time being in relation to such position or post.
Summary
- Any qualified person enlisted for national service in the Armed Forces of the Union must serve in whatever branch they are attached to.
- While serving in the Armed Forces, the person is subject to all laws, rules, regulations, and orders that apply to that branch.
- Any qualified person enlisted for a non-military national service must serve in whatever position or post they are assigned to.
- While serving in a non-military post, the person is subject to all laws, rules, regulations, and orders that apply to that specific position or post.
- Both types of service are subject to any conditions that may be set by the rules under this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What rules govern a person called up for national service in the military?
They must follow all laws, rules, regulations, and orders that are currently in force for the specific branch of the Armed Forces they are attached to.
2. Can a person called up for military service choose which branch of the Armed Forces they serve in?
No, under this section they are bound to serve in any branch to which they are attached at the time.
3. What rules apply if a person is assigned to a non-military role?
They must serve in the specific position or post they are assigned to and follow all laws, rules, regulations, and orders that apply to that position.
4. Are there any special conditions applied to these service duties?
Yes, both military and non-military services are subject to any conditions that the government may prescribe under the rules of the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7 of The National Service Act, 1972, if a qualified person is enlisted for national service in the Armed Forces, which laws are they subject to?
Q2.Under Section 7 of The National Service Act, 1972, what is the obligation of a qualified person assigned to a non-military national service?
Q3.Under Section 7 of The National Service Act, 1972, can an enlistee refuse to serve in a specific branch of the Armed Forces on the ground that they preferred a different branch?
Q4.Under Section 7 of The National Service Act, 1972, how are the conditions of service for both military and non-military national service determined?