CISF was established on March 10, 1969, under an Act of the Parliament of India. Initially, it was not an armed force. The amendment in 1983 upgraded its status, empowering its personnel with greater authority and legal protection necessary for performing their security duties effectively, including the power to arrest without a warrant and search.
In which year was CISF declared as an Armed Force of the Union ?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2020 · Topic: The Governance System (Role of Executive in Governance)
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