Section 99: Commencement of sentence of imprisonment or detention.

Q: What does Section 99 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA) deal with?

Section 99 TCGA pertains to "Commencement of sentence of imprisonment or detention.". It is part of the The Coast Guard Act, 1978, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 99 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA) governs commencement of sentence of imprisonment or detention. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 99 TCGA still in force?

Yes, Section 99 of the The Coast Guard Act, 1978 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 99 TCGA?

धारा 99 TCGA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 99 of the The Coast Guard Act, 1978. Section 99 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA) governs commencement of sentence of imprisonment or detention. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 99 TCGA?

Dhara 99 TCGA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 99 of the The Coast Guard Act, 1978. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 99 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA) governs commencement of sentence of imprisonment or detention. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 99 of The Coast Guard Act, 1978?

Cite as: "Section 99, The Coast Guard Act, 1978 (TCGA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Coast Guard Act, 1978, 1978, § 99 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Coast Guard Act, 1978

Chapter IX — EXECUTION AND SUSPENSION OF SENTENCES

Section 99

Commencement of sentence of imprisonment or detention.

Whenever any person is sentenced under this Act to imprisonment or detention, the term of the sentence shall be reckoned to commence on the date on which the sentence was awarded.

Related Sections

§98

Execution of sentence of death.

TCGA

§100

Execution of sentence of imprisonment.

TCGA

§96

Form of sentence of death.

TCGA

§97

Interim custody until execution of sentence of death.

TCGA

§101

Temporary custody of offender.

TCGA

§102

Conveyance of prisoner from place to place.

TCGA

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The Coast Guard Act, 1978

Chapter IX — EXECUTION AND SUSPENSION OF SENTENCES

Section 99

Commencement of sentence of imprisonment or detention.

Whenever any person is sentenced under this Act to imprisonment or detention, the term of the sentence shall be reckoned to commence on the date on which the sentence was awarded.