# The Border Security Force Act, 1968, Section 51: Retention in the Force of a person convicted on active duty

- Act: The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968)
- In force from: 1969-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/border-security-force-act-1968/section/51/

## Text

When on active duty any enrolled person has been sentenced by a Security Force Court to dismissal or to imprisonment whether combined with dismissal or not, the prescribed officer may direct that such person may be retained to serve in the ranks, and such service shall be reckoned as part of his term of imprisonment if any.

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