As per the provisions of the CISF Rules, 2001, which of the following authorities is deemed to be the Inquiring Authority where there is a complaint of sexual harassment ?

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Options: (A) An officer not below the rank of the Deputy Inspector General in whose jurisdiction the act of sexual harassment is alleged to have been committed | (B) The authority who had appointed the member of the Force against whom the complaint is made | (C) The President of the CISF Wives Welfare Association | (D) The Complaints Committee established in the Central Industrial Security Force for conducting inquiries into such complaints

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Correct answer: (D) The Complaints Committee established in the Central Industrial Security Force for conducting inquiries into such complaints. Explanation: According to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Rules, 2001 (specifically Rule 36, which deals with the procedure for imposing major penalties), where there is a complaint of sexual harassment, the Complaints Committee established in the Force for conducting such inquiries is deemed to be the Inquiring Authority appointed by the Disciplinary Authority.This provision aligns with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Vishaka guidelines. The report submitted by the Complaints Committee is treated as an inquiry report for the purpose of disciplinary proceedings. Other options, such as the Appointing Authority or a Deputy Inspector General, do not hold the status of the "deemed" Inquiring Authority specifically for sex...

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As per the provisions of the CISF Rules, 2001, which of the following authorities is deemed to be the Inquiring Authority where there is a complaint of sexual harassment ?

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During the deputation, the officer on deputation shall be governed by the provisions of the CISF Act and CISF Rules. Which of the following rule(s) shall not apply during the period of deputation ?