Section 85 of the Army Act, 1950 – Punishment of junior commissioned officers

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Section 85: Punishment of junior commissioned officers

A commanding officer or such other officer as is, with the consent of the Central Government, specified by 2[the Chief of the Army Staff] may, in the prescribed manner, proceed against a junior commissioned officer who is charged with an offence under this Act 2[and award one or more of the following punishments, that is to say,–

  • (i) severe reprimand or reprimand;
  • (ii) stoppage of pay and allowances until any proved loss or damage occasioned by the offence of which he is convicted is made good: Provided that the punishment specified in clause (i) shall not be awarded if the commanding officer or such other officer is below the rank of Colonel].

Source: official text of The Army Act, 1950 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Army Act, 1950.

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