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Which of the following is/are the unique features of the CISF?
1. CISF is a need based force.
2. Unlike other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), it is organised on unit pattern rather than on battalion pattern.
3. It is the sole revenue earning CAPF.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Explanation
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), established under the CISF Act, 1968, has several unique features that distinguish it from other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs):
- Need-based force: CISF is a "need-based" force because its deployment is contingent upon the specific security requirements of the installation or undertaking it protects.
- Unit Pattern: Unlike other CAPFs like the BSF or CRPF, which are organized into standard battalions of fixed strength, the CISF is organized on a unit pattern. Each unit's size and structure are customized to the specific needs of the protected establishment (e.g., an airport, a refinery, or a nuclear plant).
- Revenue Earning: It is the only CAPF that operates on a cost-reimbursement basis. It charges for its security and consultancy services provided to Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and private sector entities, thereby generating revenue for the government.
Hence, all three statements are correct.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
What unique feature of the CISF sets it apart from other CAPFs ?
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.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
CISF has a highly specialized, trained and fully equipped fire wing. It provides fire coverage to industrial establishments, except