Section 179 of The Navy Act, 1957
Nothing in this Chapter shall affect the rights and duties of the representative of a deceased 1[sailor] or officer or any Administrator-General, in respect of the property of such deceased 1[sailor] or officer not collected by the commanding officer or the Committee, as the case may be, and not forming part of the surplus handed over to the prescribed person either under sub-section (7) of section 171 or clause (ii) of section 172.
Summary
- This provision ensures that a representative, meaning a legal heir or executor, keeps their rights over a deceased navy member's property if the navy does not collect it.
- It applies to the property of deceased sailors and officers.
- It covers property that the commanding officer or Committee does not gather.
- It specifically exempts property that is not part of the surplus funds handed over under earlier rules.
- It mentions the rights of an Administrator-General, a government official who handles estates, alongside family representatives.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does Section 179 of the Navy Act 1957 take away my rights to my deceased spouse's property?
No, Section 179 of the Navy Act 1957 specifically protects your rights as a representative for any property that the navy does not collect.
2. Under Section 179 of the Indian naval laws, what happens to property not included in the official surplus?
Section 179 of the Indian naval laws states that the rights and duties of the legal representative or Administrator-General remain completely unaffected for any property not forming part of that surplus.
3. Who is mentioned in Section 179 of the 1957 naval statute besides the legal representative?
Section 179 of the 1957 naval statute also explicitly mentions the Administrator-General as someone whose rights are protected.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 179 of The Navy Act 1957, whose rights are explicitly protected regarding uncollected property?
Q2.What specific property is covered by the protections in Section 179 of the 1957 Navy law?
Q3.According to Section 179 of the naval defence act, how does the rule treat property that forms part of the surplus handed over under Section 171 or 172?
Q4.If a commanding officer handles all personal effects on a ship, what does Section 179 of The Navy Act 1957 say about a house the sailor owned in his hometown?