Section 20

Appeal from decision of the National Service (Hardship) Committee.

The National Service Act, 1972

  • Act 28 of 1972
  • Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  • Department of Youth Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for the registration of qualified persons and for the rendering of national service by such persons and for matters connected therewith.

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    (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), an appeal shall lie against the decision of the National Service (Hardship) Committee to the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the territory in which the applicant for the postponement certificate voluntarily resides, carries on business or personally works for gain.
     (2) No appeal referred to in sub-section (1) shall lie unless--
         (i) it is preferred within thirty days from the date of the decision of the National Service (Hardship) Committee, and
         (ii) the National Service (Hardship) Committee certifies that the case involves a substantial question of law.
     (3) Where the National Service (Hardship) Committee has refused to give a certificate referred to in sub-section (2), the High Court may, if it is satisfied that the case involves a substantial question of law, grant special leave to appeal against the decision of the National Service (Hardship) Committee.
     (4) The High Court may, after hearing the appeal, confirm, modify or reverse the decision of the National Service (Hardship) Committee.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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