Section 15 of The Navy Act, 1957
- (1)Every Officer and 1[sailor] shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
- (2)Subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder,
- (a)the Central Government may 2[dismiss or] discharge or retire from the naval service any officer or 1[sailor];
- (b)the Chief of the Naval Staff or any prescribed officer may 3[dismiss or] discharge from the naval service any 4[sailor].
Summary
- Section 15 states that every officer and sailor holds their office during the pleasure of the President.
- The Central Government has the power to dismiss, discharge, or retire any officer or sailor from the naval service.
- The Chief of the Naval Staff also has the power to dismiss or discharge any sailor from the service.
- Any prescribed officer can similarly dismiss or discharge a sailor.
- All these powers are subject to the other provisions of the Act and its regulations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. During whose pleasure do naval personnel hold their office under Section 15 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Under Section 15 of the 1957 naval law, every officer and sailor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
2. Can the Central Government fire an officer under Section 15 of the Navy Act?
Yes, Section 15 of the naval statute gives the Central Government the authority to dismiss, discharge, or retire any officer or sailor.
3. Who has the power to dismiss a sailor under Section 15 of the 1957 military laws?
According to Section 15 of The Navy Act, 1957, a sailor can be dismissed by the Central Government, the Chief of the Naval Staff, or any prescribed officer.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Navy Act, 1957, which individual holds their office during the pleasure of the President?
Q2.According to Section 15 of The Navy Act, 1957, which authority has the power to retire an officer from the naval service?
Q3.Based on Section 15 of the 1957 Navy Act, what action can a prescribed officer take regarding a sailor?
Q4.Under Section 15 and Section 12 of The Navy Act, 1957, if a sailor has been receiving pay for four months, who still retains the power to dismiss them?