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Which of the following statements with regard to CISF Act is/are correct ?
1. Head Constable is an under officer
2. Sub-inspector is a supervisory officer
3. Joint venture is not defined in CISF Act
4. Director General is appointed under Section 4 of the CISF Act
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Explanation
According to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Act, 1968 (as amended):
- Statement 1 is correct: Section 2(1)(i) defines an "under officer" as a person appointed to the Force as a Head Constable, Naik, or Lance Naik.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Section 2(1)(h) defines "supervisory officer" as those appointed under Section 4 (e.g., DG, IG, DIG, Commandant). Sub-Inspectors are classified as "subordinate officers" under Section 2(1)(ha).
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The term "joint venture" was specifically defined in the Act via the 2009 amendment. Section 2(1)(cb) defines it as a venture jointly undertaken by the Central or State Government with a non-Government organisation.
- Statement 4 is correct: Section 4(1) explicitly states that the Central Government may appoint a person to be the Director-General of the Force.
Thus, statements 1 and 4 are correct.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
With reference to the CISF Act, 1968, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Section 10 of the CISF Act deals with the duties of the members of the force.
2. Section 11 of the CISF Act deals with the powers of arrest without warrant.
3. Section 12 of the CISF Act deals with the procedure to be followed after arrest.
4. Section 13 of the CISF Act deals with the powers of search without warrant.
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With reference to the CISF Act, 1968, which of the following statements is/are not correct?
1. Section 8 deals with the superintendence and administration of the Force.
2. The superintendence of the Force shall vest in the Central Government.
3. The command and supervision of the Force shall vest in the Director General.
4. The administration of the Force shall vest in the Inspector General.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which one of the following statements is correct?