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Rule making power to carry out the purpose of the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968 is given to the Central Government under which one of the following Sections of the Act ?
Explanation
Under the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Act, 1968, the power to make rules is vested in the Central Government. Specifically, Section 22 of the Act states that the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act.
According to Section 22, these rules may provide for:
- Regulating the classes, ranks, pay, and conditions of service of the members of the Force.
- Prescribing the powers and duties of the members.
- Prescribing the description and quantity of arms, clothing, and other necessary articles.
- Regulating punishments and prescribing authorities for appeals.
Other sections mentioned serve different purposes: Section 20 deals with the non-applicability of certain Acts (like the Payment of Wages Act) to the Force, and Section 21 provides legal protection for acts done by officers in good faith. Section 22 is the standard provision for delegated legislation in this statute.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which of the following statements with regard to the power to arrest by any member of the force under the Central Security Forces Act, 1968 is/are correct ? 1. If any person is found trespassing on the premise of any industrial undertaking referred to in Clauses (b) and (c) of Section 10 of the Act. 2. Any person who commits or attempts to commit a cognizable offence which is likely to involve danger to the life of any person engaged in carrying on any work relating to any undertaking. Select the answer using the code below :
For the purpose of inquiring into any offences or trying offences specified under Section 18(1) of the Central Industrial Security Force Act, every officer holding the rank of Commandant or equivalent, shall exercise the powers of a ;