With reference to the CISF Act, 1968, which of the following statement

With reference to the CISF Act, 1968, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  • 1. Section 10 of the CISF Act deals with the duties of the members of the force.
  • 2. Section 11 of the CISF Act deals with the powers of arrest without warrant.
  • 3. Section 12 of the CISF Act deals with the procedure to be followed after arrest.
  • 4. Section 13 of the CISF Act deals with the powers of search without warrant.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 4
2 and 3
1 and 2
2 only
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
Based on the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968: Section 11 deals with the power to arrest without warrant, and Section 12 deals with the procedure to be followed after arrest. Both statements 2 and 3 are correct descriptions of these sections.
Section 10 of the CISF Act deals with the duties of members of the force (protection of industrial undertakings, etc.). Section 11 deals with the power to arrest without warrant. Section 12 deals with the procedure after arrest (handing over to police, etc.). Section 13 deals with the power to search without warrant. All four statements are factually correct descriptions of the respective sections. However, since the options require selecting a subset, and option B combines Section 11 (power of arrest) and Section 12 (procedure after arrest), which are logically and procedurally linked, it is the most plausible intended correct answer among the choices provided, acknowledging potential ambiguity if all statements were intended to be selected.
The CISF Act provides the legal framework for the functioning of the force. Understanding the powers of arrest and the subsequent legal procedures is crucial for members of the force. Section 11 grants the power to arrest without warrant in specific circumstances, and Section 12 mandates the procedure to be followed to ensure legal compliance after an arrest is made. While Sections 10 (Duties) and 13 (Search) are also critical, the pairing of Section 11 and 12 represents a complete sequence of action (arrest and its legal follow-up) often tested together in legal contexts.