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Women Army officers entitled to permanent commission same as males: SC

By IANS | Updated: February 17, 2020 11:40 IST

The Supreme Court on Monday declared that women officers shall be eligible for command posting in Army.

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New Delhi, Feb 17 The Supreme Court on Monday declared that women officers shall be eligible for command posting in Army.

It said that the Union Government's policy decision of 2019 to grant Permanent Commission to women Army Officers would apply to all female officers.

It will apply to any woman officer who opt for it, and on all those within the period of 14 years of service and beyond.

( With inputs from IANS )

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