Section 61
Arrest by civil authorities.
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.
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.