CBI writes to PMO for greater autonomy
9 April 2015 11:47 PM GMT
In an attempt to empower themselves to take action independently against “big cases”, CBI has written a letter to the PMO claiming that such move is required for the speedy and smooth disposal of sensitive cases.
Presently, CBI, country’s premier probe agency looks after those cases which are being referred to them by the government or courts. Also, the fact is CBI can only take up a case based on FIRs registered in police station in India. In most of the cases, it was found that lack of teeth to CBI hampered sensitive cases because the time they take over such cases there are possibility of tampering with the evidences.
Therefore to secure more investigate power, CBI has demanded that it should become the nodal agency to investigative big financial frauds beside other big cases. The probe agency also demanded for an amendment in the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act. It draws its powers to investigate cases from the Delhi Police Act. Sources said, the matter will soon be discussed with other cabinet ministers to take the final call.
Recently during a book launch, anti-corruption crusader Prashant Bhushan expressed concern over CBI being denied more power to investigate any case without any external pressure. CBI functions under Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, and it is the premier probe agency in India. It is also the nodal police agency in India which coordinates investigation on behalf of Interpol Member countries.
Presently, CBI, country’s premier probe agency looks after those cases which are being referred to them by the government or courts. Also, the fact is CBI can only take up a case based on FIRs registered in police station in India. In most of the cases, it was found that lack of teeth to CBI hampered sensitive cases because the time they take over such cases there are possibility of tampering with the evidences.
Therefore to secure more investigate power, CBI has demanded that it should become the nodal agency to investigative big financial frauds beside other big cases. The probe agency also demanded for an amendment in the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act. It draws its powers to investigate cases from the Delhi Police Act. Sources said, the matter will soon be discussed with other cabinet ministers to take the final call.
Recently during a book launch, anti-corruption crusader Prashant Bhushan expressed concern over CBI being denied more power to investigate any case without any external pressure. CBI functions under Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, and it is the premier probe agency in India. It is also the nodal police agency in India which coordinates investigation on behalf of Interpol Member countries.
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