# The Coast Guard Act, 1978, Section 61: Arrest by civil authorities

- 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/61/

## Text

Whenever any person subject to this Act, who is accused of an offence under this Act, is within the jurisdiction of any Magistrate or police officer, such Magistrate or police officer shall aid in the apprehension and delivery to Coast Guard custody of such person upon receipt of a written application to that effect signed by his Commanding Officer or an officer authorised by the Commanding Officer in that behalf.

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