Constitution of the Force

Q: When did Section 4 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 4, came into force on 01 Mar 1969, having been enacted on 02 Sep 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Mar 1969 Act 47 of 1968 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1968 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 02 Sep 1968 In force 01 Mar 1969 Instruments 1

Section 4 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with constitution of the Force. There shall be an armed force of the Union called the Border Security Force for ensuring the security of the borders of India. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

(1) There shall be an armed force of the Union called the Border Security Force for ensuring the security of the borders of India.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Force shall be constituted in such manner as may be prescribed and the conditions of service of the members of the Force shall be such as may be prescribed.
Section 4, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

Border Security Force Rule, 1969Rule 1969

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Constitution of the Force". There shall be an armed force of the Union called the Border Security Force for ensuring the security of the borders of India.

How do I find court cases under Section 4 of the Border Security Force 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: Border Security Force Act 4, section 4 Border Security Force Act, section 4 of the Border Security Force 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 4 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Border Security Force Rule, 1969 (1969).

When did Section 4 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 4, came into force on 01 Mar 1969, having been enacted on 02 Sep 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions660 words
141. Power to make rules501 words
96. Presumption as to certain documents470 words
139. Powers and duties conferrable and imposable on members of the Force410 words
14. Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death321 words
105. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed297 words

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