Section 8 in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
8. Death of President.
- On the death of the President, Indian Naval Ships and establishments shall half mast flags from the day on which intelligence of the death is received, and they should remain at half mast until sunset on the day of the funeral. The number of guns to be fired and the times of firing the salutes shall be as prescribed by the government from time to time.
