With reference to the CISF Act, 1968, which of the following statements is/are not correct?
- 1. Section 8 deals with the superintendence and administration of the Force.
- 2. The superintendence of the Force shall vest in the Central Government.
- 3. The command and supervision of the Force shall vest in the Director General.
- 4. The administration of the Force shall vest in the Inspector General.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 4
2 and 4
2 and 3
1 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
Statement 1 is incorrect: Section 8 of the CISF Act, 1968 deals with the “General power of Director-General” and vests the command, supervision, and administration of the Force in the Director General, subject to rules made by the Central Government. It doesn’t solely deal with superintendence and administration in the manner implied, and it’s not the only section dealing with these aspects (e.g., Section 4 deals with Superintendence).
Statement 4 is incorrect: The administration of the Force vests in the Director General (DG), as per Section 8, subject to the superintendence of the Central Government. The Inspector General is a subordinate rank and does not hold the ultimate administrative authority for the entire Force.
Statement 2 is correct: Section 4 of the CISF Act, 1968 states that the superintendence of the Force shall vest in the Central Government.
Statement 3 is correct: Section 8 of the CISF Act, 1968 states that the command and supervision of the Force shall vest in the Director General.