Section 60
Arrest by civil authorities.
The Border Security Force Act, 1968
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an Armed Force of the Union for ensuring the security of the borders of India and for matters connected therewith.
Whenever any person subject to this Act, who is accused of an
offence under this Act, is within the jurisdiction of any magistrate or police officer, such magistrate or
police officer shall aid in the apprehension and delivery to Force custody of such person upon receipt of a
written application to that effect signed by his Commandant or an officer authorised by the Commandant
in that behalf.