T.N. withdraws general consent granted to CBI
- Tamil Nadu announced that it has withdrawn the General consent given to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, allowing the agency to investigate cases without its permission in the State.
- The CBI should hence-forth seek prior permission from the Tamil Nadu government for undertaking investigation.
Note:
- Several States including Mizoram, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Jharkhand, Punjab and Meghalaya had withdrawn their general consent given to CBI.
- As per Section 6 of the DSPE Act, 1946, the CBI needs consent from the respective State governments for conducting investigation in their jurisdiction.
- A General consent to CBI granted by State governments enables the central agency to carry out investigations without such hindrances.
About CBI
- Director – Praveen Sood
- Headquarters – New Delhi
- Formed – 1 April 1963 by resolution of home ministry.
