The Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968

Section 3. Constitution of the Force

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

3. Constitution of the Force .—(1) There shall be constituted and maintained by the Central Government[5] [an armed force of the Union] to be called the Central Industrial Security Force for the better protection and security of industrial undertakings owned by that Government[6] [,joint venture or private industrial undertaking][7] [and to perform such other duties as may be entrusted to it by the Central Government]. (2) The Force shall be constituted in such manner, shall consist of such number of[8] [supervisory officers, subordinate officers, under officers and other enrolled members] of the Force who shall receive such pay and other remuneration as may be prescribed.

Source: India Code