Which one of the following legal powers has been conferred on CISF dep

Which one of the following legal powers has been conferred on CISF deployed at an undertaking which has been declared as a ‘prohibited place’?

Power of arrest without any order from Magistrate and without a warrant

Power of arrest only with an order from Magistrate

Power of arrest along with power to grant bail in suitable cases

Power of arrest and power to investigate

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019

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The CISF Act, 1968, along with specific notifications declaring certain undertakings/areas as ‘prohibited places’ (often under acts like the Official Secrets Act), grants CISF personnel deployed there specific legal powers. For certain offenses committed within these prohibited areas, CISF personnel may be empowered to arrest without an order from a Magistrate and without a warrant. This enhanced power is crucial for maintaining security in sensitive or vital installations.

– CISF personnel have powers of search, seizure, and arrest, which vary depending on whether they are deployed under the CISF Act alone or also in connection with other laws applicable to the guarded premises (like Official Secrets Act for prohibited places).
– Deployment in a declared ‘prohibited place’ often involves specific gazette notifications conferring enhanced powers necessary for the security of the installation.
– The power of arrest without warrant is a key enhanced power granted in such sensitive areas to deal with immediate threats or offenses.

The extent of CISF’s legal powers is determined by the CISF Act, 1968, and any specific notifications or arrangements pertaining to the protected establishment, including its status as a ‘prohibited place’. This often includes treating CISF personnel as ‘police officers’ for specific purposes within the protected area.

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