Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
5. In section 94 of the principal Act,—
(a) in sub-sections (1) and (2), for the words "any subordinate officer", the words "any officer below the rank of commander" shall be substituted;
(b) after sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:—
"(2A) The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of a naval command may, subject to regulations made under this Act, impose on any officer below the rank of commander one or more of the following punishments, namely:—
(a) forfeiture of seniority in rank of not more than three months;
(b) forfeiture of time for promotion of not more than three months;
(c) severe reprimand or reprimand.";
(c) in sub-section (4), for the word, brackets and figure "and (2)", the brackets, figures, word and letter ", (2) and (2A)" shall be substituted;
(d) in sub-section (5), for the words "training ship", the word "ship" shall be substituted.
Source: India Code