Section 5:
Control, direction, etc.
(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, 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.