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Section 16: Deserting post and neglect of duty.

The Coast Guard Act, 1978Central Act · Act 30 of 1978

Any person subject to this Act, who,--

(a) deserts his post; or

(b) sleeps upon his watch; or

(c) fails to perform, or negligently performs, the duty imposed on him; or

(d) wilfully conceals any words, practice or design tending to the hindrance of the Coast Guard,

shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Coast Guard Act, 1978
Section16
Marginal noteDeserting post and neglect of duty.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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