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The Army Act, 1950

Section 88. Superior military authority.

For the purpose of sections 86 and 87, a "superior military 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 Army Staff] or other officer specified by 1[the Chief of the Army Staff].

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