Author: MCQsLoader

Which from the following statement is true about the powers of DG FIA under the FIA Act, 1974?

(A) DG FIA’s powers cannot be transferred to any member of the agency
(B) Some powers of the DG FIA can be exercised by additional DGs if the order is passed by DG in writing
(C) All or any powers of the DG FIA can be exercised by additional DGs if the order is passed by DG in writing
(D) All or any powers of the DG FIA can be exercised by any member of the agency if the order is passed by DG in writing

Answer:
(D) All or any powers of the DG FIA can be exercised by any member of the agency if the order is passed by DG in writing

FIA Act, 1974 Para 7 says,

The Director-General may by order in writing, direct that all or any of his powers under this Act or the rules shall, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercisable also by any member of the Agency so specified.

Under the FIA Act 1974, member of the FIA not below the rank of _____ shall be deemed to be an officer-in-charge of a Police Station for the purposes of any inquiry or investigation.

(A) Inspector
(B) Sub-Inspector
(C) Assistant Sub-Inspector
(D) Head Constable

Answer:
(B) Sub-Inspector

FIA Act, 1974 Para 5(2) says,

Subject to rules, if any, a member of the Agency not below the rank of a Sub-Inspector may, for the purposes of any inquiry or investigation under this Act, exercise any of the powers of an officer-in-charge of a Police Station in any area in which he is for the time being and, when so exercising such powers, shall be deemed to be an officer-in-charge of a Police Station discharging his functions as such within the limits of his station.