DISPOSAL OF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OF PERSONS DECEASED, MISSING, ETC.Central

Section 181 of The Navy Act, 1957

When an officer while subject to naval law dies or is ascertained in the prescribed manner to be of unsound mind or while on active service is officially reported missing, the reference in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter to the Committee shall be construed as references to the Standing Committee of Adjustment, if any, constituted in this behalf in the prescribed manner and such Standing Committee, if constituted, shall alone by entitled to perform all the functions of such Committee unless otherwise directed by the Chief of the Naval Staff.

Summary

This provision allows a Standing Committee of Adjustment to step in for property matters.
It applies when an officer dies, is found to be of unsound mind, or goes missing on active service.
It replaces all references to the normal Committee, a temporary group managing the property, with this Standing Committee.
The Standing Committee has the exclusive right to perform all functions of the normal Committee.
The Chief of the Naval Staff can issue directions to override this exclusive authority.

Practical examples

1An officer named Rahul dies in service in 2026. Instead of the base forming a temporary group, the permanent Standing Committee of Adjustment takes over his property matters automatically.

2An officer named Sonia goes missing. The Standing Committee steps in to manage her affairs, but the Chief of the Naval Staff issues a special order assigning a different group, which overrides the Standing Committee.

FAQ

1. When does a Standing Committee take charge under Section 181 of The Navy Act 1957?

Under Section 181 of The Navy Act 1957, the Standing Committee takes charge when an officer dies, is found to be of unsound mind, or is reported missing on active service.

2. Does the normal Committee still operate if a Standing Committee exists under Section 181 of the defence law?

Section 181 of the defence law states that if a Standing Committee is constituted, it alone is entitled to perform all functions unless the Chief of the Naval Staff directs otherwise.

3. Who can change the authority of the Standing Committee under Section 181 of the 1957 naval act?

According to Section 181 of the 1957 naval act, the Chief of the Naval Staff has the power to direct otherwise.

Test yourself

Q1.According to Section 181 of The Navy Act 1957, what kind of personnel does this specific committee provision apply to?

Q2.What is the main effect of Section 181 of the maritime law on previous references to the Committee?

Q3.Under Section 181 of the Indian navy regulations, who has the power to override the exclusive authority of the Standing Committee?

Q4.Connecting Section 180 and Section 181 of The Navy Act 1957, if an officer is reported missing, what happens regarding the Standing Committee?

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