Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1949

Amendment of section 13 of the Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1946.

8.—(1) In paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of section 13 of the Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1946 (No. 7 of 1946), the reference to a period of seven years from the date of dismissal shall be construed as a reference to the period ending on the date of the passing of this Act.

(2) Where a person holds, at the date of the passing of this Act, an office or employment mentioned in paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of section 13 of the Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1946 (No. 7 of 1946), the said paragraph (a) shall not be construed as rendering or as ever having had rendered the appointment of that person to that office or employment unlawful.