Section 247(3)(c) in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
(c)[ For purposes of departmental work only, in the absence of the departmental officer, the seniormost artificer or mechanician sailor of the department concerned may be directed to take charge of the department and deputise for the departmental officer.] [Relettered by S.R.O. 11-E, dated 13th August, 1968]