Section 116
Functions of Chief Law Officer.
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an Armed Force of the Union for ensuring the security of the maritime zones of India with a view to the protection of maritime and other national interests in such zones and for matters connected therewith.
(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.
(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.