The fee received by CISF for Technical Services to industrial establis

The fee received by CISF for Technical Services to industrial establishments is credited to :

[amp_mcq option1=”CISF Welfare Fund.” option2=”CISF Consultancy Fund.” option3=”Consolidated Fund of India.” option4=”Contingency Fund of India.” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022

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The correct answer is B) CISF Consultancy Fund. Fees received by CISF for providing technical services to industrial establishments are specifically credited to a dedicated fund or account related to these consultancy/technical services. While government revenues generally go to the Consolidated Fund of India, fees from specific services like consultancy are often channelled into dedicated funds to manage the related activities and resources.

– The CISF Act and Rules allow the force to provide consultancy services on security matters to industrial establishments, including those in the private sector.
– Revenue generated from these consultancy services is managed separately from the main budget allocated to CISF for its primary duties.
– A ‘Consultancy Fund’ or similar dedicated account ensures that the income generated can be utilized for purposes related to the consultancy wing, training, or specific needs arising from providing these services.

The provision for CISF to offer consultancy and security services beyond public sector undertakings was introduced through amendments to the CISF Act. This allows CISF to leverage its expertise and generate revenue, contributing to its resources and enabling deployment in a wider range of establishments based on security requirements.

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