Section 79 in The Border Security Force (Ceremonials And Marks Of Respect) Rules, 1989
79. Star plates
.-(1) Distinguishing metal plates, denoting the rank of the occupant of the vehicle, shall be carried on vehicles in addition to the Flag authorised for the occupant. The plates, which shall be 18 "(0.457 m) long and 4 1 / 2 "silver coloured permanently fixed, five pointed raised metal stars in accordance with the rank of the officers, viz. : -(i)Director-General/Additional Director-General-3 Stars.(ii)Inspector-General/Additional Inspector-General-2 Stars.(iii)Deputy Inspector-General/Additional Deputy Inspector-General-1 Star.(2)Whenever Flags are authorised to be flown as above star plates be displayed in addition to the Flags. On other occasion, when officers are not entitled to fly Flags but are travelling in uniform in Government or private cars, they may display star plates only.
