In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) "Act" means the Coast Guard Act, 1978 (30 of 1978);
(b) "BUVIK" means Officer-in-Charge of the Bureau of Navik;
(c) "Coast Guard Region" means, -
(i) The Coast Guard Region, West, comprising of the coastal areas and the maritime zones of India along the coastal areas of the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and the Union territories of Goa, Daman and Diu and Lakshdweep.
(ii) The Coast Guard Region, East, comprising of the coastal areas and the maritime zones of India along the coastal areas of the States of Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Union territory of Pondicherry.
(iii) The Coast Guard Region, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, comprising of coastal areas and the maritime zones of India along the coastal areas of the Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Part-II CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
CHAPTER - I OFFICERS