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Section 153 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992 in hindi

(1)The officers and other members of the Force shall be classified in accordance with their ranks in the following categories, namely:—
1. (a)officers—
  1. (i)Director-General.
  2. (ii)Additional Director-General.
  3. (iii)Inspector-General.
  4. (iv)Deputy Inspector-General.
  5. (v)Additional Deputy Inspector-General.
  6. (vi)Commandant.
  7. (vii)Second-in-Command. viii) Deputy Commandant.
  8. (ix)Assistant Commandant.
2. (b)subordinate officers—
  1. (i)Subedar-Major.
  2. (ii)Subedar/Inspector.
  3. (iii)Sub-Inspector.
3. (c)under officers—
  1. (i)Head Constable.
  2. (ii)Naik.
  3. (iii)Lance naik.
4. (d)enrolled persons other than under officers—constable.
(2)The matters relating to inter se seniority of persons belonging to the same rank shall be determined in accordance with such rules as may be prescribed.
(3)Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Director-General may, subject to confirmation of the Central Government as provided hereinafter, grant to an officer or a Subedar-Major of the Force a rank, mentioned in clause (a) of sub-section (1) as a local rank, whenever considered necessary by him in the interest of better functioning of the Force.
(4)An officer of the Force holding a local rank,—
1. (a)shall exercise the command and be vested with the powers of an officer holding that rank;
2. (b)shall cease to hold that rank if the grant of such rank is not confirmed within one month by the Central Government or when so ordered by the Director-General or when he ceases to hold the appointment for which the rank was granted;
3. (c)shall not be entitled to claim any seniority over other officers of the Force by virtue of having held such rank; and
4. (d)shall not be entitled to any extra pay and allowances for holding such rank. Explanation I.—Assistant Commandant shall also include a Joint Assistant Commandant in case of personnel belonging to cadres of Motor Mechanic, Combatant Ministerial and Combatant Stenographer of the Force. Explanation II.—Sub-Inspector shall include an Assistant Sub-Inspector in case of personnel belonging to Combatant Ministerial cadre of the Force.

Summary

This section defines the entire rank structure of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force.
It categorises members into officers, subordinate officers, under-officers, and enrolled persons.
The Director-General is the highest officer rank, while a constable is the only rank for enrolled persons other than under-officers.
The Director-General can grant a temporary local rank to an officer for better functioning, but this does not provide extra pay or permanent seniority.
A local rank expires if it is not confirmed by the Central Government within one month.

Practical examples

1Anita joins the force at the lowest entry level. Under the rank structure, she is classified as a constable, which falls under enrolled persons.

2To handle a special border negotiation, the Director-General gives Commandant Rahul the local rank of Deputy Inspector-General. Two weeks later, the Central Government confirms it, allowing Rahul to exercise the powers of a DIG for that specific mission without a pay increase.

FAQ

1. What is the highest rank listed for an officer under Section 153 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992?

The highest rank listed for an officer under Section 153 of the Act is the Director-General.

2. According to Section 153 of the ITBP Act, 1992, can I get extra pay if I am given a temporary local rank?

No, Section 153 of the ITBP Act, 1992 clearly states that a person holding a local rank shall not be entitled to any extra pay and allowances.

3. Who must confirm a local rank under Section 153 of the 1992 border police law, and how quickly?

Section 153 of the 1992 border police law requires the Central Government to confirm the local rank within one month, otherwise it ceases to exist.

4. Are Head Constables considered officers under Section 153 of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992?

No, under Section 153 of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992, Head Constables are classified as under-officers.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 153 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992, which of the following is classified as a subordinate officer?

Q2.According to Section 153 of the ITBP Act, 1992, what happens if the Central Government does not confirm a local rank within one month?

Q3.Under Section 153 of the 1992 border force law, who has the initial power to grant a local rank to an officer?

Q4.Based on the explanations in Section 153 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992, what special title is included in the Assistant Commandant rank for personnel in the Motor Mechanic cadre?

Q5.Under Section 153 of the ITBP Act, 1992, what financial benefit does an officer get when granted a local rank?

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Section 153 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992 in hindi

(1)The officers and other members of the Force shall be classified in accordance with their ranks in the following categories, namely:—
1. (a)officers—
  1. (i)Director-General.
  2. (ii)Additional Director-General.
  3. (iii)Inspector-General.
  4. (iv)Deputy Inspector-General.
  5. (v)Additional Deputy Inspector-General.
  6. (vi)Commandant.
  7. (vii)Second-in-Command. viii) Deputy Commandant.
  8. (ix)Assistant Commandant.
2. (b)subordinate officers—
  1. (i)Subedar-Major.
  2. (ii)Subedar/Inspector.
  3. (iii)Sub-Inspector.
3. (c)under officers—
  1. (i)Head Constable.
  2. (ii)Naik.
  3. (iii)Lance naik.
4. (d)enrolled persons other than under officers—constable.
(2)The matters relating to inter se seniority of persons belonging to the same rank shall be determined in accordance with such rules as may be prescribed.
(3)Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Director-General may, subject to confirmation of the Central Government as provided hereinafter, grant to an officer or a Subedar-Major of the Force a rank, mentioned in clause (a) of sub-section (1) as a local rank, whenever considered necessary by him in the interest of better functioning of the Force.
(4)An officer of the Force holding a local rank,—
1. (a)shall exercise the command and be vested with the powers of an officer holding that rank;
2. (b)shall cease to hold that rank if the grant of such rank is not confirmed within one month by the Central Government or when so ordered by the Director-General or when he ceases to hold the appointment for which the rank was granted;
3. (c)shall not be entitled to claim any seniority over other officers of the Force by virtue of having held such rank; and
4. (d)shall not be entitled to any extra pay and allowances for holding such rank. Explanation I.—Assistant Commandant shall also include a Joint Assistant Commandant in case of personnel belonging to cadres of Motor Mechanic, Combatant Ministerial and Combatant Stenographer of the Force. Explanation II.—Sub-Inspector shall include an Assistant Sub-Inspector in case of personnel belonging to Combatant Ministerial cadre of the Force.

Summary

This section defines the entire rank structure of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force.
It categorises members into officers, subordinate officers, under-officers, and enrolled persons.
The Director-General is the highest officer rank, while a constable is the only rank for enrolled persons other than under-officers.
The Director-General can grant a temporary local rank to an officer for better functioning, but this does not provide extra pay or permanent seniority.
A local rank expires if it is not confirmed by the Central Government within one month.