Section 119 of CGA : Section 119: Petitions To Central Government Or Director-General Against Findings And Sentences

Explanation using Example

Imagine a Coast Guard officer, who is subject to the Coast Guard Act, 1978, has been tried by a Coast Guard Court for an alleged breach of conduct. The court finds the officer guilty and imposes a sentence. The officer believes the finding is unjust and the sentence too harsh. Under Section 119 of the Coast Guard Act, the officer has the right to file a petition expressing his grievances to the Central Government or the Director-General of the Coast Guard. Upon reviewing the petition, the Director-General or the Central Government has the authority to issue any order they consider appropriate, which could include altering the sentence, overturning the conviction, or upholding the court's original decision.