Context:
Inter-services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023 Notified
Inter-services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023:
- Objective – To empower Commander-in-Chief (C-i-C) and Officer-in Command (O-i-C) of Inter-Services Organizations (ISOs) with all disciplinary and administrative powers over the serving or attached personnel.
- Presently, the C-i-Cs or O-i-Cs of ISOs are not empowered to exercise disciplinary or administrative powers over the personnel belonging to other services
- ISO – A body of troops including a Joint Services Command consisting of persons, subject to Air Force Act 1950, Army Act 1950, and Navy Act 1957, or any two of the said Acts.
Key Highlights:
- Central government may constitute an ISO with personnel belonging to at least 2 of the 3 services: Army, Navy and Air Force.
- Existing ISOs (Andaman & Nicobar Command, Defense Space Agency, and National Defense Academy) shall be deemed to be constituted under the Act.
- Provides for Commanding Officer (CO) to command a unit, ship, or establishment, who can initiate all disciplinary or administrative actions over personnel.
- Applicability – To all personnel of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and to persons of other forces as notified by the Central Government
- Significance – Aids the theaterisation plan envisioned by the government seeking to integrate the capabilities of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy, and optimally utilise their resources for wars and operations.
Source: The Indian Express
Previous Year Question
Consider the following in respect of the (IONS):
1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2017 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2008
