Section 14: Duties and functions of Coast Guard.

Q: What does Section 14 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA) deal with?

Section 14 TCGA pertains to "Duties and functions of Coast Guard.". It is part of the The Coast Guard Act, 1978, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 14 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA) governs duties and functions of Coast Guard. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 14 TCGA still in force?

Yes, Section 14 of the The Coast Guard Act, 1978 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 14 TCGA?

धारा 14 TCGA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The Coast Guard Act, 1978. Section 14 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA) governs duties and functions of Coast Guard. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 14 TCGA?

Dhara 14 TCGA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The Coast Guard Act, 1978. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 14 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA) governs duties and functions of Coast Guard. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 14 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978?

Cite as: "Section 14, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Coast Guard Act, 1978, 1978, § 14 (India).

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(1) It shall be the duty of the Coast Guard to protect by such measures, as it thinks fit, the maritime and other national interests of India in the maritime zones of India.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the measures referred to therein may provide for—

(3) The Coast Guard shall perform its functions under this section in accordance with, and subject to such rules as may be prescribed and such rules may, in particular, make provisions for ensuring that the Coast Guard functions in close liaison with Union agencies, institutions and authorities so as to avoid duplication of effort.