Section 84 of CGA : Section 84: Presumption As To Signatures

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a Coast Guard officer issues a warrant for the inspection of a vessel suspected of illegal activities at sea. During a court proceeding questioning the legality of the inspection, the warrant, bearing the officer's signature, is presented as evidence. According to Section 84 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978, the court will presume that the warrant was indeed signed by the officer whose name appears on it, and that it was signed in their official capacity, unless evidence is provided to prove otherwise. This helps streamline legal proceedings by accepting official documents at face value, subject to challenge if there is a reason to doubt their authenticity.