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ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAYAIR 154· 2025

Question Q13GS2GS2

Executive agencies, working as the watchdog against impropriety, are vital to act against the corrupt; however, pandering to vested interests may have the effect of turning the idea of rule of law on its head. Comment, with special referent to controversies associated with the Enforcement Directorate (ED)

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Introduction

Enforcement Directorate is financial watchdog

5 words

Main Body

Enforcement Directorate is financial watchdog of Ministry of Finance responsible for investigation and prosecution of financial fraud under PMLA 2002 and FEMA Act.

Watchdog against Impropriety:

1Use of CBI from Financial Vigilance Bureau to touch malicious transaction and take actions.
2Implement PMLA 2002 and FEMA conducting raids, preparing ELCR and prosecution.
3Sequest assets of accused and also lead under Benami Transaction Abolition Act.
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0.5/10

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Topper

ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY

AIR 1542025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Executive

Executive Agencies and Rule of Law

Writing Stats

71

Total words

2

Paragraphs

formal

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