The Coast Guard Act, 1978 · IV — OFFENCES

Section 30. Low flying and annoyance by flying

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

30. Low flying and annoyance by flying.— Any person subject to this Act, being the pilot of an aircraft belonging to or in the service of the Coast Guard, who — (a) flies it at a height lower than the minimum height authorised by his Commanding Officer except while taking off or landing; or 1. Subs. by Act 44 of 2002, s. 3, for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 12-8-2002). (b) flies it so as to cause or likely to cause unnecessary annoyance to any person, shall, on conviction by a Coast Guard Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

Source: India Code