parliament on tuesday passed a bill that seeks to provide the commander-in-chief and officer-in-command of inter-services organisations disciplinary and administrative powers over personnel from other forces serving in such establishments. the bill was cleared in rajya sabha with a voice vote. lok sabha had given its nod to the legislation on august 4.
Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill that seeks to provide the commander-in-chief and officer-in-command of inter-services organisations disciplinary and administrative powers over personnel from other forces serving in such establishments.
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The bill bestows the Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in-Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) with comprehensive disciplinary and administrative authority concerning personnel within these organisations. This will translate into fostering seamless jointness and integration among the armed forces, which is imperative to safeguarding national interests in todays complex security landscape.
The Parliament passed the Interservices Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill 2023, granting the commander-in-chief and officer-in-command of inter-services organisations disciplinary and administrative powers over personnel from other forces serving in such establishments. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India is prepared to face any form of warfare and is ready to increase defence spending to 5-6% of GDP if necessary.