law: Chapter II
  Constitution of The Coast Guard and Conditions of Service of The Members of The Coast Guard
  4. Constitution of the Coast Guard.-
  (1) There shall be an armed force of the Union called the Coast Guard for ensuring the security of the maritime zones of India with a view to the protection of maritime and other national interests in such zones.
  (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Coast Guard shall be constituted in such manner as may be prescribed and the conditions of service of the members of the Coast Guard shall be such as may be prescribed.