Deserting post and neglect of duty

Q: When did Section 16 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 16, 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.

In force From 19 Aug 1978 Act 30 of 1978 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 30 of 1978 Ministry Defence Enacted 18 Aug 1978 In force 19 Aug 1978

Section 16 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with deserting post and neglect of duty. Any person subject to this Act, who,-- (a) deserts his post; The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.

Any person subject to this Act, who,--
(a) deserts his post; or
(b) sleeps upon his watch; or
(c) fails to perform, or negligently performs, the duty imposed on him; or
(d) wilfully conceals any words, practice or design tending to the hindrance of the Coast Guard,
shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 16, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Deserting post and neglect of duty". Any person subject to this Act, who,-- (a) deserts his post;

How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 16 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 16 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 16, 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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