Section 5
Control, direction, etc.
The National Security Guard Act, 1986
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an armed force of the Union for combating terrorist activities with a view to protecting States against internal disturbances and for matters connected therewith.
(1) The general superintendence, direction and control of the Security
Guard shall vest in, and be exercised by, the Central Government and subject thereto and to the provisions
of this Act and the rules, the command and supervision of the Security Guard shall vest in an officer to be
appointed by the Central Government as the Director-General of the Security Guard.
(2) The Director-General shall, in the discharge of his duties under this Act, be assisted by such number of Additional Directors-General, Inspectors-General, Deputy Inspectors-General, Group Commanders and other officers as may be appointed by the Central Government.
(2) The Director-General shall, in the discharge of his duties under this Act, be assisted by such number of Additional Directors-General, Inspectors-General, Deputy Inspectors-General, Group Commanders and other officers as may be appointed by the Central Government.