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Which one of the following statements is correct ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Grant of such a local rank is not subject to confirmation by the Central Government.” option2=”Local rank can be conferred by the Director General up to and including the rank of Senior Commandant\/Assistant Inspector General.” option3=”An officer of the CISF who has been granted a local rank is not entitled to any extra pay and allowances for holding such a rank.” option4=”The power to grant a local rank can be delegated by the Director General to the Additional Director General, if considered necessary.” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nA common characteristic of local or acting ranks in uniformed forces is that they confer the authority and responsibilities of the higher rank for a specific period or duty but do not necessarily entitle the holder to the extra pay and allowances associated with the regular substantive rank.
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\nLocal rank is temporary and functional, allowing an officer to perform duties of a higher rank. Financial benefits (pay\/allowances) are usually linked to the substantive rank unless explicitly provided otherwise.
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\nWhile the specifics of local rank in CISF depend on the force’s rules, the statement about lack of extra pay\/allowances (C) is a widely applicable principle for temporary\/local ranks in many services. Details regarding confirmation (A), rank limits (B), and delegation powers (D) would be defined in the specific CISF rules.
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Which one of the following statements is correct ? [amp_mcq option1=”Grant of such a local rank is not subject to confirmation by the Central Government.” option2=”Local rank can be conferred by the Director General up to and including the rank of Senior Commandant\/Assistant Inspector General.” option3=”An officer of the CISF who has been granted a … <\/p>\n

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