Navy Act, 1957 · Chapter XVIII: Judge Advocate General of the Navy and Officers of His Department
Section 170: Discharge of functions of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy in his absence
The functions of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy shall in his absence on leave or otherwise, be performed by such one of the judge advocates in his department as may be designated in this behalf by the Chief of the Naval Staff.
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