(l) For the purpose of subsection (1) of section 4, the Force shall :
(i) safeguard the security of borders of India and promote sense of security among the people living in border areas;
(ii) prevent trans-border crimes, smuggling, unauthorised entry into or exit from the territory of India and any other illegal activity;
(iii) provide security to sensitive installations, banks, persons of security risk;
(iv) restore and preserve order in any area in the event of disturbance therein.
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(2) In discharging the functions under sub-rule (1), the responsibility for the command, discipline, administration, morale and training shall,--
(a) in the case of Additional Director-General extend to all battalions; units, headquarters, establishments and Force Personnel placed under him and within the area that may be assigned to him;
(b) in the case of Inspector-General extend to all battalions, units, headquarters, establishments and the Force Personnel placed under him and within the area that may be assigned to him ;
c) in the case of Deputy Inspector General and Additional Deputy Inspector General extend to battalions, units and other personnel placed under him and within the area that may be assigned to him;
(d) in the case of Commandant extend to the battalion or unit placed under him and within the area assigned to him.
(3) During hostilities, the Inspector General, the Deputy Inspector General, Additional Deputy Inspector General and the Commandant shall discharge such functions as may be assigned by their respective superiors.
(4) The command, discipline, administration, morale and training of battalion, units and establishment not placed under an Additional Deputy Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General or an Inspector General shall be carried out by such officers and in such manner as may be laid down by the Director General from time to time.
(5) Any member of the Force shall be liable to perform any duties in connection with the task of the Force mentioned in rule 8(1), the administration, discipline, training and welfare of the Force and such other duties as he may be called upon to perform in accordance with any law for the time being in force. Any order given in this behalf by a superior officer shall be a lawful command for the purpose of the Act.