Section5
The Assam Rifles Act, 2006

Control, direction, etc

In force From 20 Feb 2006 Act 47 of 2006 As on 23 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 2006 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 03 Nov 2006 In force 20 Feb 2006 Cited by 1 provision

Section 5 of the Assam Rifles Act, 2006 deals with control, direction, etc. The general superintendence, direction and control of the Force shall vest in, and be exercised by, the Central Government and subject thereto and to the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations, the command and supervision of the Force shall vest in an officer to be appointed by the Cen The Act came into force on 20 Feb 2006.

(1) The general superintendence, direction and control of the Force shall vest in, and be exercised by, the Central Government and subject thereto and to the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations, the command and supervision of the Force shall vest in an officer to be appointed by the Central Government as the Director-General of the Force.

(2) The Director-General shall, in the discharge of his duties under this Act, be assisted by such number of Additional Director-General, Inspectors-General, Deputy Inspectors-General, Commandants and other officers as may be appointed by the Central Government.

Section 5, The Assam Rifles Act, 2006 (Act 47 of 2006).

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Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Assam Rifles Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Assam Rifles Act is headed "Control, direction, etc". The general superintendence, direction and control of the Force shall vest in, and be exercised by, the Central Government and subject thereto and to the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations, the command and supervision of the Force shall vest in an officer to be appointed by the Cen

How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the Assam Rifles Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Rifles Act 2006 5, section 5 Assam Rifles Act 2006, section 5 of the Assam Rifles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 5 of the Assam Rifles Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 5 of the Assam Rifles Act come into force?

Section 5 of the Assam Rifles Act, cited as Assam Rifles Act 2006 5, came into force on 20 Feb 2006, having been enacted on 03 Nov 2006. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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