Section 66 in The Border Security Force (Ceremonials And Marks Of Respect) Rules, 1989
66. Salute and National Anthem
.-(a) Whenever the National Anthem is played, all ranks in the Border Security Force in uniform not under the orders of parade Commander shall Salute.(b)Officers in attendance on the President or the personal staff of Governor (when such Governor of a State represent the President on official occasions) will not Salute when the National Anthem is played for the National Salute but will stand to attention. The exception to the above is on the occasions of unfurling of the National Flag on the Republic Day and Independence Day when the National Anthem is played on the presentation of arms to the National Flag. All officers including officers in attendance on the personage mentioned above shall Salute.(c)Except on the Independence Day and Republic Day, on a parade, after the National Salute has been given the Commander of the unit forming the parade shall be regarded as in attendance and shall take his position in rear of the President/Officer taking the Salute.(d)During the presentation of a Guard of Honour, (AIDS De-CORPS) shall not Salute, when either the National or General Salute in played.
