Section 36: Delaying or discouraging action or service commanded.

Q: What does Section 36 of The Navy Act, 1957 (TNA) deal with?

Section 36 TNA pertains to "Delaying or discouraging action or service commanded.". It is part of the The Navy Act, 1957, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 36 of The Navy Act, 1957 (TNA) governs delaying or discouraging action or service commanded. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 36 TNA still in force?

Yes, Section 36 of the The Navy Act, 1957 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 36 TNA?

धारा 36 TNA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 36 of the The Navy Act, 1957. Section 36 of The Navy Act, 1957 (TNA) governs delaying or discouraging action or service commanded. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 36 TNA?

Dhara 36 TNA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 36 of the The Navy Act, 1957. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 36 of The Navy Act, 1957 (TNA) governs delaying or discouraging action or service commanded. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 36 of The Navy Act, 1957?

Cite as: "Section 36, The Navy Act, 1957 (TNA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Navy Act, 1957, 1957, § 36 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Navy Act, 1957

Chapter VIII — ARTICLES OF WAR

Section 36

Delaying or discouraging action or service commanded.

1[36. Delaying or discouraging action or service commanded.—Every person subject to naval law who wilfully delays or discourages upon any pretext whatsoever, any action or service which has been commanded on the part of the Navy, regular Army, or Air Force or of any forces cooperating therewith shall,—

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