Section 89 of the Air Force Act, 1950 – Superior air force authority

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Section 89: 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].

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