(1) Every Officer and 1[sailor] shall hold office
during the pleasure of the President.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder,
(a) the Central Government may 2[dismiss or] discharge or retire from the naval service any officer or 1[sailor];
(b) the Chief of the Naval Staff or any prescribed officer may 3[dismiss or] discharge from the naval service any 4[sailor].
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder,
(a) the Central Government may 2[dismiss or] discharge or retire from the naval service any officer or 1[sailor];
(b) the Chief of the Naval Staff or any prescribed officer may 3[dismiss or] discharge from the naval service any 4[sailor].
1. Subs. by Act 53 of 1974, s. 2, for "seaman" (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).
2. Ins by s. 5, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-12-197).
3. Ins by Act 53 of 1974, s. 5 (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).
4. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for "seaman" (w.e.f. 16-12-1974).