The Defence Services Laws Amendment Ordinance, 1978

( Ordinance NO. XVIII OF 1978 )

[ 12th June, 1978 ]

An Ordinance further to amend the Navy (Extension of Service) Act, 1950, the Army and Air Force Reserves Act, 1950, the Army Act, 1952, the Air Force (Extension of Service) Act, 1952, the Air Force Act, 1953, and the Navy Ordinance, 1961.

WHEREAS it is expedient further to amend the Navy (Extension of Service) Act, 1950 (XXIV of 1950), the Army and Air Force Reserves Act, 1950 (XLVII of 1950), the Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952), the Air Force (Extension of Service) Act, 1952 (XLVI of 1952), the Air Force Act, 1953 (VI of 1953), and the Navy Ordinance, 1961 (XXXV of 1961), for the purposes hereinafter appearing;

NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamations of the 20th August, 1975, and the 8th November, 1975, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-

Short title

1. This Ordinance may be called the Defence Services Laws Amendment Ordinance, 1978.

Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs