Control, direction

Q: When did Section 5 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 5 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 5, 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 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 5 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with control, direction. 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, the command and supervision of the Force shall vest in an officer to be appointed by the Central Government as The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

(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, 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 Inspectors-General, Deputy Inspectors-General, Commandants and other officers as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Section 5, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

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Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Control, direction". 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, the command and supervision of the Force shall vest in an officer to be appointed by the Central Government as

How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Border Security Force Act, section 5 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 5 of the Border Security Force Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 5 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 5 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 5, 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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