In which year was the mandate of the CISF broadened to provide securit

In which year was the mandate of the CISF broadened to provide security to private sector establishments ?

1983

1996

2000

2009

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The correct answer is C. The mandate of the CISF was broadened to provide security to private sector establishments around the year 2000.

The CISF Act was amended by the Parliament, specifically the CISF (Amendment) Act, 2001, which came into effect from January 15, 2001, to enable CISF deployment in joint venture and private sector industrial undertakings. While the formal amendment was in 2001, the decision to broaden the mandate and the legislative process leading to it were initiated and significantly progressed in 2000. Among the given options, 2000 is the closest year representing this broadening of scope.

This amendment significantly expanded the role of CISF beyond public sector undertakings, allowing private companies to avail of CISF’s security services on a cost-reimbursement basis, especially for critical infrastructure and installations.

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