Tag: T.N. withdraws general consent granted to CBI

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T.N. withdraws general consent granted to CBI Tamil Nadu announced that it has withdrawn the General consent given to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, allowing the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Several States including Mizoram, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Jharkhand, Punjab and Meghalaya had withdrawn their general consent given to CBI.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.