Section 5
Control, direction, etc.
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) 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.
(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.