(1) On occasions of important ceremonial reviews or international Naval displays on shore outside India, the White Ensign may be carried with naval landing parties at the discretion of the Senior Naval Officer present.
In countries the Government of which is recognized by the Government of India, the White Ensign may be carried by naval detachments on important ceremonial occasions-
(a) when the head of the State or his representative is present; or
(b) when the omission of the White Ensign might cause misunderstanding or offence.
(2) At the discretion of the Chief of the Naval Staff or Senior Naval Officer present, the White Ensign may be hoisted at a flag staff ashore in India or in countries the Government of which is recognized by the Government of India, on such occasions as the “Beating the Retreat” or at the saluting base in a march past or review.
(3) Except for the occasions specified in sub-regulations (1) and (2), the parading of the White Ensign is unauthorized.