In which year was CISF declared as an Armed Force of the Union ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1969″ option2=”1973″ option3=”1983″ option4=”1990″ correct=”option3″]

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2020

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was declared an Armed Force of the Union in the year 1983.

CISF was established on March 10, 1969, under an Act of the Parliament of India. Initially, it was not an armed force. The amendment in 1983 upgraded its status, empowering its personnel with greater authority and legal protection necessary for performing their security duties effectively, including the power to arrest without a warrant and search.

This change in status in 1983 was significant, transforming CISF from a mere security guard force into a full-fledged armed force capable of handling more complex security challenges and threats to vital installations across the country.

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