In force · As amended up to 2026-08
5. The proposed legislation will constitute the force as an armed force of the Union. It will lay down the terms and conditions of service of the members of the force and provide for its control and direction. It has provisions restricting the application of some of the Fundamental Rights to the members of the force in so far this is necessary for the maintenance of discipline. Keeping in view, the exclusive task entrusted to the force, it is proposed to make it obligatory on the part of Ministries and Departments of the Central and State Governments and the Union territories, Indian Missions abroad and local or other authorities, civil or military, to act in aid of the Group.
Source: India Code