Section 33 of The Navy Act, 1957
- (1)Any deduction from the pay and allowances authorised by or under this Act may be remitted by the Chief of the Naval Staff in his discretion.
- (2)Such deduction may also be remitted in such manner and to such extent and by such other authority as may be prescribed.
Summary
- Section 33 gives the Chief of the Naval Staff the power to cancel any pay deductions.
- This cancellation power is completely at the discretion of the Chief of the Naval Staff.
- It applies to any deduction from pay and allowances that the law authorises.
- Other prescribed authorities can also be given the power to cancel deductions.
- The manner and extent to which these other authorities can cancel deductions must be set by regulations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Under Section 33 of The Navy Act, 1957, who has the main authority to forgive a pay deduction?
Section 33 of the Indian Navy Act grants the Chief of the Naval Staff the discretion to remit any authorised deduction from pay and allowances.
2. Can anyone besides the Chief of the Naval Staff cancel a deduction under Section 33 of the naval discipline law?
Yes, Section 33 of the 1957 defence law allows deductions to be remitted by other authorities if they are prescribed to do so.
3. Are there limits on how other authorities can use Section 33 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Section 33 of this military statute states that other authorities can only remit deductions in the manner and to the extent prescribed by regulations.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 33 of The Navy Act, 1957, who has broad discretionary power to remit any authorised deduction?
Q2.How does Section 33 of the 1957 naval legislation treat the cancellation of deductions by authorities other than the Chief?
Q3.Which types of financial penalties are covered by Section 33 of The Navy Act, 1957?
Q4.Does Section 33 of the Indian Navy Act require the Chief of the Naval Staff to hold a hearing before cancelling a deduction?