Section 4:
Constitution of Force.
(1) There shall be an armed force of the Union called the Assam Rifles
for ensuring the security of the borders of India, to carry out counter insurgency operations in the
specified areas and to act in aid of civil authorities for the maintenance of law and order and the matters
connected therewith.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Force shall be reconstituted in such manner as may be
prescribed and the conditions of service of the members of the Force shall be such as may be prescribed.