S.L. 220.3 ст. 7Local rank.

(1) Local rank may he granted -

(a) when it is necessary to raise the status of an officer who, by virtue of his appointment, has to deal with officers of higher rank of the forces of a foreign country or senior officials or dignitaries of foreign governments, or

(b) to officers who are posted to appointments carrying the rank of lieutenant-colonel or above from the date of joining the new unit and for the necessary period of take over.

(2) Local rank confer no financial benefits unless specific provision in that behalf is made in any regulations or orders made under the Act.

(3) Local rank shall be relinquished on the date the holder thereof ceases to fulfil the function for which local rank was granted.