Section 5
Control, direction, etc.
The Sashastra Seema Bal Act, 2007
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.
(1) The general superintendence, direction and control of the Force shall
vest in, and be exercised by, the Central Government and subject thereto and to the provisions of this Act
and the rules made in this behalf, the command and supervision of the Force shall vest in an officer to be
appointed by the Central Government as the Director-General of the Force.
(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, Additional Deputy Inspectors-General, Commandants 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, Additional Deputy Inspectors-General, Commandants and other officers, as may be appointed by the Central Government.