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The Indian Naval Armament Act, 1923

Central

An Act to give effect The words

Act number
7 of 1923
Ministry
Ministry of Defence
Department
Department of Military Affairs
Enacted
5 Mar 1923
In force from
10 Nov 1923

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

14 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Restriction on building or equipping vessels of war.
  4. Section 4Licences.
  5. Section 5Offences.
  6. Section 6Liability.
  7. Section 7Seizure, detention and search of ships.
  8. Section 8Procedure in forfeiture of ships.
  9. Section 9Disposal of forfeit.
  10. Section 10Special proof of relevant facts.
  11. Section 11Penalties for proceeding to sea after seizure.
  12. Section 12Power to enter dock-yards, etc.
  13. Section 13Courts by which and conditions subject to which offences may be tried.
  14. Section 14Indemnity.