# The Navy Act, 1957, Section 5: Power of Central Government to raise and maintain naval forces

- Act: The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957)
- In force from: 1958-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Defence
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/navy-act-1957/section/5/

## Text

The Central Government may raise and maintain a regular naval force and also reserve and auxiliary naval forces.

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