Circular of the Department of Military Affairs dated 19th July, 1954 on section 7 of the Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Act, 1950 [C10-ASK]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 19 July 1954.
F. No. 36/69/1954-DEPA
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Military Affairs
New Delhi, dated the 19th July, 1954
To
All commandings officer and Cantonments Board
Subject: Section 7 of the Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Act, 1950 (40 of 1950), the running of a canteen, regarding.
1. References have been received in the Department of Military Affairs seeking clarification on the manner in which section 7 of the Army and Air Force (Disposal of Private Property) Act, 1950 (40 of 1950) (hereinafter referred to as the Act) is to be applied to holders of a canteen licence who undertake the running of a canteen at more than one place.
2. The matter has been examined. Section 7 of the Act requires every holder of a canteen licence to make an application to the Director-General within the period stated in that section.
3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the running of a canteen is undertaken, and the Director-General shall process each application in accordance with section 7 of the Act and the rules made thereunder.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Department of Military Affairs.
(Under Secretary to the Government of India)
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