Section 16
Deserting post and neglect of duty.
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.
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.
(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.