Section 59: Custody of offenders.

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

(1) Any person subject to this Act who is charged with an offence may be taken into Coast Guard custody, under the order of any superior officer.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), an officer may order into Coast Guard custody any other officer engaged in a quarrel, affray or disorder, though such other officer may be of a higher rank.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Coast Guard Act, 1978
Section	59
Marginal note	Custody of offenders.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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