Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
1. It can investigate a terror case in a state only after getting permission from the concerned state government.
2. It has the authority to investigate offences that are committed outside Indian territory.
3. The agency can investigate offences related to Cyber terrorism.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in the country. It was created in 2008 after the Mumbai terror attack. It can investigate terror cases across the country without having to get permission from the states.
Statement 2 is correct: The NIA (Amendment) Act 2019 expands the jurisdiction of the NIA. Now, it has the authority to investigate scheduled offences that are committed outside Indian territory subject to international treaties and domestic laws of other nations.
Statement 3 is correct: The NIA (Amendment) Act 2019 allows the agency to investigate the following new offences, these are – Human trafficking; Counterfeit currency or bank notes related offences; Sale or manufacture of prohibited arms; Offences under the Explosive Substances Act, 1908; and Cyber terrorism.
| Important Tips 1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was constituted in 2009 under the provisions of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (NIA Act). It is the central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in the country. 2. The NIA is headed by a Director-General. He is appointed by the central government. His powers are like the powers exercisable by a Director-General of Police in respect of the police force in a state. 3. The NIA works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
