Section 55C

Low flying and annoyance by flying

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[55C. Low flying and annoyance by flying.--Every person subject to naval law being the pilot of an aircraft of the Indian Navy, who--
         (a) flies it at a height less than the minimum height authorised by his commanding officer or appropriate service authority except while taking off or landing; or
         (b) flies it so as to cause or likely to cause unnecessary annoyance to any person,
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.]

Notes

1. Ins. by s. 14, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-12-1974).

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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