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Section 23 of The Border Security Force Act, 1968

Any person having become subject to this Act who is discovered to have made at the time of enrolment a wilfully false answer to any question set forth in the prescribed form of enrolment which has been put to him by the enrolling officer before whom he appears for the purpose of being enrolled, shall, on conviction by a Security Force Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

Summary

This section punishes people who give false information when they join the Force.
It applies to any person who has already become subject to the Act.
The lie must be related to a question in the official enrolment form.
The person must have given the false answer on purpose, which the law calls being wilfully false.
A conviction for this offence can lead to a prison sentence of up to five years.

Practical examples

1In June 2024, Arjun filled out his joining papers and lied about having a previous criminal record to ensure he was accepted.

2During her entry interview in 2025, Meena told the officer she was twenty one years old even though she was actually seventeen and knew she was under the age limit.

FAQ

1. What is the punishment for lying on a BSF recruitment form under Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968?

Under Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968, a person can be sentenced to up to five years in prison for giving a wilfully false answer on their enrolment form.

2. Does Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 apply if I made a simple mistake on my form?

No, Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 specifically requires the answer to be wilfully false, meaning the person knew it was a lie when they said it.

3. Who must ask the questions for a lie to be considered an offence under Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968?

The questions must be put to the person by the enrolling officer during the enrolment process as per Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for making a false statement during enrolment?

Q2.For an offence to be committed under Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968, the false answer must be given to whom?

Q3.What specific condition must be met for a false answer to be punishable under Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968?

Q4.Under Section 23 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968, where must the questions that were falsely answered be found?

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