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?

According to Section 18 of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Act, 1968, the provisions regarding penalties for neglect of duty are as follows:

• Option A is not correct: 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. Therefore, the statement that they cannot be punished with imprisonment is false.
• Option B is correct: Section 18(2) provides that notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, an offence punishable under this section shall be cognizable and non-bailable.
• Option C is correct: Section 18(2A) empowers the Central Government to invest the Commandant with the powers of a Magistrate of the first or second class for the purpose of trying such offences.
• Option D is correct: Section 18(3) clarifies that nothing in this section prevents a member from being prosecuted under any other law in an ordinary criminal court.