Section 15

Tenure of service of officers and sailors.

The Navy Act, 1957

  • Act 62 of 1957
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Department of Military Affairs
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Government of the Indian Navy.

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    (1) Every Officer and 1[sailor] shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
     (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder,
         (a) the Central Government may 2[dismiss or] discharge or retire from the naval service any officer or 1[sailor];
         (b) the Chief of the Naval Staff or any prescribed officer may 3[dismiss or] discharge from the naval service any 4[sailor].

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 2, for "seaman" (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).
2. Ins by s. 5, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-12-197).
3. Ins by Act 53 of 1974, s. 5 (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).
4. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for "seaman" (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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