Section 15. Tenure of service of officers and sailors

15. Tenure of service of officers and sailors.— (1) Every Officer and[2] [sailor] shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder,— (a) the Central Government may[3] [dismiss or] discharge or retire from the naval service any officer or[2] [sailor]; 1. Subs. by Act 34 of 1987, s. 2, for "fifteen years" (w.e.f. 9-9-1987). 2. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 2, for "seaman" (w.e.f. 16-12-1974). 3. Ins by s. 5, ibid . (w.e.f. 16-12-197). (b) the Chief of the Naval Staff or any prescribed officer may[1] [dismiss or] discharge from the naval service any[2] [sailor].