Which one of the following is not correct in relation to the penalty for neglect of duty prescribed in the Central Industrial Security Force Act ?

A

A member of the Force convicted of neglect of duty cannot be punished with imprisonment.

B

The offence of neglect of duty is cognizable and non-bailable, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

C

The Central Government may invest the Commandant with the powers of a Magistrate for trying the offence of neglect of duty.

D

There is no absolute bar on an offence punishable under the Act to be tried by an ordinary criminal court.

Explanation

According to Section 18 of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Act, 1968, the statement in option A is incorrect. Section 18(1) explicitly states that any member of the Force who is guilty of any violation of duty or wilful breach or neglect of any rule or regulation shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months.

Option B is correct as per Section 18(2), which makes such offences cognizable and non-bailable notwithstanding the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Option C is correct as per Section 18(3), which allows the Central Government to invest the Commandant with the powers of a Magistrate for inquiring into or trying offences under the Act.
Option D is correct as Section 18(4) clarifies that the Act does not prevent prosecution under other laws, and there is no absolute bar on ordinary criminal courts.

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Which one of the following is not correct in relation to the penalty for neglect of duty prescribed in the Central Industrial Security Force Act ?

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Which one of the following is not correct in relation to the penalty for neglect of duty prescribed in the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968?