Which one of the following statements is correct ?

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No member of the CISF has any authority to carry out any search without a warrant.

Searches can be carried out after obtaining a search warrant from the Sector Inspector General.

There is no blanket prohibition on carrying out searches without a warrant.

Searches can be carried out without a warrant by any member of CISF in the presence of the local police.

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2020

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Security forces like the CISF are generally empowered under their governing act to carry out searches without a warrant under certain specific circumstances (e.g., hot pursuit, searching for stolen property within a protected area, searching suspects under reasonable suspicion), meaning there is no blanket prohibition on warrantless searches.

While searches typically require a warrant, security forces and police are usually provided powers for warrantless searches in specific, urgent situations or within defined areas under their protection, balancing security needs with individual rights.

The specific conditions and limitations for warrantless searches by the CISF would be detailed in the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968, and its associated rules. Option A is too absolute and unlikely for a security force. Options B and D describe specific procedures but do not negate the possibility of warrantless searches under statutory exceptions.

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