Central Act
The Coast Guard Act, 1978
An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an Armed Force of the Union for ensuring the security of the maritime zones of India with a view to the protection of maritime and other national interests in such zones and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 30 of 1978 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1978-08-18 |
| In force from | 1978-08-19 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Department | Department of Defence |
| Sections | 124 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Coast Guard Act, 1978 come into force?
It came into force on 1978-08-19, having been enacted on 1978-08-18.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Defence (Department of Defence).
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