Section 89 of The Air Force Act, 1950 in hindi
Superior air force authority
For the purposes of sections 87 and 88, a "superior air force authority" means--
- (a)in the case of punishments awarded by a commanding officer, any officer superior in command to such commanding officer;
- (b)in the case of punishments awarded by any other authority, the Central Government, 1[the Chief of the Air Staff] or other officer specified by 1[the Chief of the Air Staff].
Summary
- This provision defines exactly who counts as a superior air force authority for the purpose of reviewing punishments.
- It applies specifically to the procedures outlined in Sections 87 and 88.
- If a commanding officer gives the punishment, the superior authority is any officer who is higher in command than them.
- If someone other than a commanding officer gives the punishment, the superior authority can be the Central Government.
- The Chief of the Air Staff, or another officer specified by the Chief, can also act as the superior authority in those other cases.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is a superior air force authority under Section 89 of The Air Force Act, 1950 if a commanding officer gives the punishment?
Under Section 89 of The Air Force Act, 1950, it is any officer who is superior in command to that specific commanding officer.
2. What if a punishment is awarded by an authority other than a commanding officer under Section 89 of the rules?
Under Section 89 of the rules, the superior authority is the Central Government, the Chief of the Air Staff, or another officer specified by the Chief.
3. For which specific sections does Section 89 of the aviation statute define this term?
Section 89 of the aviation statute defines this term specifically for the purposes of sections 87 and 88.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 89 of The Air Force Act, 1950, what sections is the term superior air force authority defined for?
2.If a commanding officer awards a punishment, who is the superior authority according to Section 89 of the 1950 air defense law?
3.Under Section 89 of the military air rules, who can specify another officer to be a superior authority if the punishment was not given by a commanding officer?
4.Reading Section 89 and Section 87 of The Air Force Act, 1950 together, if an authority other than a commanding officer awards a punishment under section 86, to whom could they forward the proceedings?