Section 41: Deserting post and neglect of duty.

The Navy Act, 1957Central Act · Act 62 of 1957

Every person subject to naval law, 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 naval service;

shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such other punishment as is hereinafter mentioned.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Navy Act, 1957
Section	41
Marginal note	Deserting post and neglect of duty.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

substituted, Act 53 of 1974. . Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 8, for clause (c) (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).

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