Control, direction, etc
Section 5 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with control, direction, etc. The general superintendence, direction and control of the Coast Guard shall vest in, and be exercised by, the Central Government and subject thereto, and to the provisions of this Act and the rules, the command and supervision of the Coast Guard shall vest in an officer to be appointed by the Centra The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1978.
(1) The general superintendence, direction and control of the Coast Guard shall vest in, and be exercised by, the Central Government and subject thereto, and to the provisions of this Act and the rules, the command and supervision of the Coast Guard shall vest in an officer to be appointed by the Central Government as the Director-General of the Coast Guard.
(2) The Director-General shall, in the discharge of his duties under this Act, be assisted by such number of Inspectors-General, Deputy Inspectors-General, Commandant and such other officers as may be appointed by the Central Government.
Section 5, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (Act 30 of 1978).
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Questions about Section 5
What does Section 5 of the Coast Guard Act deal with?
Section 5 of the Coast Guard Act is headed "Control, direction, etc". The general superintendence, direction and control of the Coast Guard shall vest in, and be exercised by, the Central Government and subject thereto, and to the provisions of this Act and the rules, the command and supervision of the Coast Guard shall vest in an officer to be appointed by the Centra
How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Coast Guard Act 1978, section 5 of the Coast Guard Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 5 of the Coast Guard Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently SRO 44 OF 2002 (2002).
When did Section 5 of the Coast Guard Act come into force?
Section 5 of the Coast Guard Act, cited as Coast Guard Act 1978 5, 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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