Functions of Chief Law Officer
Section 116 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with functions of Chief Law Officer. It shall be the duty of the Chief Law Officer to perform such duties of a legal and judicial character pertaining to the Coast Guard as may, from time to time, be referred or assigned to him by the Central Government or the Director-General, and to discharge the functions conferred on him by or unde The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
(1) It shall be the duty of the Chief Law Officer to perform such duties of a legal and judicial character pertaining to the Coast Guard as may, from time to time, be referred or assigned to him by the Central Government or the Director-General, and to discharge the functions conferred on him by or under this Act.
(2) The functions of the Chief Law Officer shall, in his absence or otherwise, be performed by such Law Officer as may be designated in this behalf by the Director-General.
Section 116, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
Questions about Section 116
What does Section 116 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 116 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Functions of Chief Law Officer". It shall be the duty of the Chief Law Officer to perform such duties of a legal and judicial character pertaining to the Coast Guard as may, from time to time, be referred or assigned to him by the Central Government or the Director-General, and to discharge the functions conferred on him by or unde
How do I find court cases under Section 116 of the Coast Guard Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Coast Guard Act 1978 116, section 116 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 116 of the Coast Guard Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 116 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 116 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 116, came into force on 19 Aug 1978, having been enacted on 18 Aug 1978. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 121. Powers and duties conferrable and imposable on members of the Coast Guard611 words
- 2. Definitions593 words
- 86. Presumption as to certain documents559 words
- 123. Power to make rules490 words
- 51. Period of limitation for trial of offences under the Act323 words
- 25. Desertion and aiding desertion280 words
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