(1) There are two versions of the National Anthem, namely: (i) the full version comprising the first stanza of the song “Jana Gana Mana’ (playing time approximately 52 seconds) and (ii) a short version consisting of the first and the last line of the same stanza (playing time approximately 20 seconds). The two versions are played on the following occasions when bands are available:-
(a) Full version
(i) On all ceremonial occasions when the President is present (including broadcasts by the President on the National Days);
(ii) On all ceremonial occasions for Governors when they attend ceremonial parades within their States.
(iii) At Republic and Independence Day Parades when the National Flag is broken; and
(iv) at “Colours” when a guard and band are paraded.
(b) Short version On all other ceremonial occasions.
(2) (a) ‘Apne Chief Ko Salami Do’ – Salute for the Chief of the Naval Staff and visiting Chiefs of the other two services and Chief of the Foreign Armed Forces.
“The Low Land Sea” when played. – “The Low Land Sea” shall be played only at the reception of Admirals of the Fleet, Admirals, the Chief of the Naval Staff and Commandersin-Chief in Indian Naval Ships and establishments.
(3) Other Musical Salutes. – The following airs shall be played on the authorized occasions.-
(a) General Salute for Flag Officers not entitled to “The Low Land Sea” and Commodores “Jolanthe”.
(b) General Salute for Governors, High Commissioners, etc., General Officers, Brigadiers, Air Officers, Air Commodores, Foreign Officers and Officials…………………… “Garb of Old Gaul”.
© March Past for the Indian Navy…………….”Hearts of Oak”.
(d) Advance in review Order………………………….. “Nancy Lee”.