Section 98

Execution of sentence of death.

The Coast Guard Act, 1978

  • Act 30 of 1978
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Department of Defence
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.

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    (1) When a sentence of death is to be executed, the Director-General or the convening authority or the prescribed officer shall give directions as to the time, place and manner in which such sentence is to be carried out and the order of such officer or authority in the prescribed form shall be sufficient warrant for the execution of such sentence.
     (2) There shall be attached to the prescribed form, an order of the Central Government certifying the confirmation of the sentence by the Central Government.

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