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Ans: Multiplicity of Central Investigative AgenciesSo CBI, CVC, lokpal have overlapping jurisdictionGroup A & B officersFunctional dependence on each other. Ex: CVC refers cases to CBIAppointments Ex: lokpal Act contain procedure of appointing CBI director.Delay in investigation due to jurisdictional dilemma - diffusion of responsibilityinefficiency of investigation Ex: Preliminary inquiry by CBI then handed over to CVC if it has to start again. The above are the problems with multiple central investigation agencies
Federal principle under this issuethe superintendence of Central Government in handing over cases to CBI, CVC, sometimes even falling under state police jurisdictionMisuse of General consent Ex: 11 states have withdrawn General Consent to CBIOther issues:delay in investigation due to i) States consent delay - for those who are not under General Consents 2) Political interference 3) Availability of man power 4) Internal aspects Ex: At Home case.inefficiency of investigation due to uncoordinated actions Ex: Jain hawala caseProfessional incompetence, due to lessened Parliamentary accountability
To handle these issues, an independent umbrella body can be useful isCoordinating investigation by tackling resource allocationTransparening of procedure, financial allocations coordinated. But as ARC-2 and other recommendations conferring statutory statur to CBI, should be considered instead of creating one more body to complicate the process.
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But as ARC-2 and other recommendations conferring statutory statur to CBI, should be considered instead of creating one more body to complicate the process.
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SRIGIRIRAJU V P S SAI KRISHNA
AIR 1252025
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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial Bodies
Quasi-judicial Bodies
Central Investigative Agencies - Issues and Jurisdictional Conflicts
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