Subject to the provisions of section 3, the Central Government may, by order, require a qualified person to render service in the Armed Forces of the Union or such other national service, as it may specify in this behalf, for such period and at such place as may be specified in the order.
Section 6: Power of Central Government to direct a person to render service with the Armed Forces of Union or other national service.
The National Service Act, 1972Central Act · Act 28 of 1972
Where this provision sits
| Act | The National Service Act, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Section | 6 |
| Marginal note | Power of Central Government to direct a person to render service with the Armed Forces of Union or other national service. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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