Q. With reference to the functioning of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Consider the following statements.
1. It is the principal investigating agency to investigate misconduct of Central government employees.
2. CBI can take up suo-motu investigation of the criminal offences in the Union Territories (UTs).
3. CBI can investigate the criminal offences registered by the state police only when state government makes a request to CBI.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a non-statutory body established in 1963 based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964). Some of the information related to it are:
Statement 1 is correct. The CBI is the main investigating agency of the Central Government. It plays an important role in the prevention of corruption and maintaining integrity in administration. It also provides assistance to the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal. One of the important functions of CBI is investigating cases of corruption, bribery and misconduct of Central government employees.
Statement 2 is correct. CBI can take Suo-moto investigation of offences in the Union Territories (UTs). Although, The Central Government can authorize CBI to investigate such a crime in a State but CBI requires prior consent of the State before taking up investigation in the boundaries of a State. However, the Supreme Court and High Courts can order CBI to investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the State.
Statement 3 is incorrect. CBI can take up the investigation of the cases registered with the state polices in the following situations (i) The concerned State Government makes a request to that effect and the Central Government agrees to it (Central Government generally seeks comment of CBI before deciding upon the request of the State), (ii) The State Government issues notification of consent and the Central Government issues notification for permission, and (iii) The Supreme Court or High Courts orders CBI to take up such investigations.
