- ITBP was raised on 24 October 1962 after the Indo-China conflict.
- The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act was enacted in 1992; ITBP Rules followed in 1994.
- Role: guarding the India-China border, high-altitude and disaster-response duties.
- Motto: Shaurya, Dridhata, Karm Nishtha (Valour, Determination, Devotion to Duty).
- The Act provides for Force Courts — General, Petty and Summary — similar to the BSF pattern.
- Offences include mutiny, desertion, cowardice, disobedience and neglect of duty.
- Commandant may award summary punishments for minor offences.
- Appeal and revision lie to prescribed superior authorities under the Rules.
Study notes for exam practice. Always confirm the exact provision from the bare Act or your unit's official circular.