What are functions of CBI?

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding functions of CBI?

1) CBI is ‘National Central Bureau’ of Interpol in India.
2) CBI does not handle cases related to infringement of fiscal and economic laws.
- Published on 15 Mar 17

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Only 1
 
    Functions of CBI -

  • Cases of corruption, bribery, etc. of Union government employees is investigated by it.

  • Cases relating to infringement of fiscal and economic laws, customs and central excise, income tax etc., are also investigated.

  • But such cases are taken on request of the concerned department or CBI acts as a consultant to them.

  • Grave crimes of national and international effects, committed by organized gangs are also investigated.

  • Activities of anti-corruption agencies and various state police forces are coordinated by CBI.

  • State Government can request CBI to take up any case of public importance for investigation.

  • CBI maintains and shares criminal records and crime statistics.

  • CBI normally restricts its ambit to anti-corruption offences committed by Union Government employees.

  • It is only on request of state government or order of the Supreme/High Court that CBI looks into crimes like murder, kidnapping etc.

  • CBI is ‘National Central Bureau’ of Interpol in India.

  • CBI has a separate Interpol wing to coordinate with Interpol’s member nations.

    • CBI and State Police -

  • Special Police Establishment is a division of CBI.

    • It is supplementary to that of the state police forces. Following provisions help avoid overlapping of cases -

  • The cases which substantially involve Union Government’s affairs or employees are taken up by the SPE. They may involve some State Government employees.

  • The cases which substantially involve State Government’s affairs or employees are taken up by the state police force. They may involve some Union Government employees.

  • Cases against employees of public undertakings or statutory bodies established and financed by the Union Government will be taken up by SPE.

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