Section 16 of The Navy Act, 1957
Subject to the provisions of section 18, a 1[sailor] shall be entitled to be discharged at the expiration of the term of service for which he is engaged unless--
- (a)such expiration occurs during active service in which case he shall be liable to continue to serve for such further period as may be required by the Chief of the Naval Staff; or
- (b)he is re-enrolled in accordance with the regulations made under this Act.
Summary
- Section 16 gives a sailor the right to be discharged when their agreed term of service expires.
- If the engagement expires during active service, the sailor can be required to continue serving.
- The Chief of the Naval Staff decides how much longer a sailor must serve during active service.
- A sailor will not be discharged if they are re-enrolled according to the regulations.
- This right to discharge is also subject to another provision regarding dismissal by naval tribunals.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. When is a sailor normally entitled to leave the Navy under Section 16 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Under Section 16 of the 1957 naval act, a sailor is entitled to be discharged at the expiration of the term of service for which they were engaged.
2. What happens if a sailor's term ends during a war under Section 16 of the naval laws?
According to Section 16 of The Navy Act, 1957, if the expiration occurs during active service, the sailor is liable to continue serving for a further period required by the Chief of the Naval Staff.
3. Can a sailor choose to stay after their term expires under Section 16 of the Navy Act?
Yes, Section 16 of the Act notes that a sailor will not be discharged at the end of their term if they are re-enrolled in accordance with the regulations.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 16 of The Navy Act, 1957, who has the authority to require a sailor to continue serving if their term expires during active service?
Q2.According to Section 16 of The Navy Act, 1957, what is the primary condition that entitles a sailor to a discharge?
Q3.Based on Section 16 of the 1957 Navy Act, which of the following is a reason a sailor might NOT be discharged when their term expires?
Q4.Thinking about Section 16 and Section 14 of The Navy Act, 1957 together, what is true about a sailor whose term expires during a period of non-active service?