2015 · Q62
Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AThe Central Government is empowered to issue a notification to specify any service in a State as a service of vital importance to the community.
- BSuch a notification remains valid for six months.
- CEvery command given by a superior officer casts a duty on all persons subject to the Army Act, 1950, the Air Force Act, 1950 or the Navy Act, 1957 to obey the command when such a notification is in force.
- DThe provisions of the Armed Forces (Emergency Duties) Act, 1947 are applicable in connection with vital services imposed in an emergency on the armed forces.
Explanation
Under the Armed Forces (Emergency Duties) Act, 1947, the Central Government can notify vital services, every superior officer's command must be obeyed while the notification is in force, and the Act's provisions apply to such emergencies — so A, C and D are correct. But Section 2(1)'s proviso states that the notification remains in force for one month in the first instance (extendable thereafter) — not six months. Statement B is the one that is not correct.