# The Coast Guard Act, 1978, Section 1: Short title and commencement

- Act: The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978)
- In force from: 1978-08-19
- Ministry: Ministry of Defence
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/coast-guard-act-1978/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Coast Guard Act, 1978. (2) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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