Nia act national investigation agency act, 2008 37. Modi yc modi is the current directorgeneralchief of the national investigation agency nia of india. Indiscriminate transfer of scheduled offences not handled. Environmental protection agency washington, dc 20460 epa600r07045f may 2008. Download adobe acrobat or click here to download the pdf file. Lok sabha recently passed the nia act amendment bill, which gives more powers to the national investigation agency and extends its jurisdiction beyond indias borders. The agency came into existence with the enactment of the national investigation agency act 2008 by the parliament of india on 31 december 2008. Feb 20, 2020 notably, degal relies on sections 6 and 7 of the nia act to argue that the state government did not have the legislative competence to direct that the trial of all offences scheduled in the act should be tried by the special nia court. Of course, nias jurisdiction will be subject to international treaties and domestic laws of other countries.
Government of india for trial of the cases registered at various police stations of nia under section 11 and 22 of the nia act 2008. In its civil suit, the government told the apex court the nia should have no power over state policing matters. It acts as the central counter terrorism law enforcement agency. Patriot act uniting and strengthening america by providing. Its main objective was to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against the integrity and sovereignty of india. The act gives special procedures to handle terrorist activities, among other things. Nia arrests two accused in the case of killing of sh. Modi has over 33 years of experience in the indian police service ips. It has been developed with an objective to enable a single window access to information and services being provided by the various indian. This article is based on nia amendment bill infringes upon state authority, must be reconsidered that appeared in the indian express on 26 th july 2019.
An act to provide for the licensing of duty free shops, to facilitate the importation of certain goods duty free, to impose and collect certain taxes and levies on such duty free shops and duty free goods and for related matters. Amendment to the national investigation agency act, 2008. See end of document for details charities act northern ireland 2008 2008 chapter 12 an act to provide for the establishment and functions of the charity commission for northern ireland and the charity tribunal for northern ireland. The chhattisgarh high court has admitted a pil challenging the indiscriminate transfer of uapa and other scheduled offences to a single special nia court at bastar, jagdalpur, regardless of whether such cases have been actually entrusted with the national investigation agency nia or not hari degal v.
Republic act 3601, an act creating the national irrigation administration, 22 june 1963. Lok sabha passes the national investigation agency amendment. The regional comprehensive economic partnership is a proposed free trade. Apple will fix this 2019 ipad air screen issue for free. The act makes the national investigation agency the only truly federal agency in the. Taxis act northern ireland 2008 2008 chapter 4 an act to make provision regulating taxi operators, taxis and taxi drivers. Nia central office the national irrigation administration.
This bill makes several changes in the already existing national investigative agency nia act, 2008. The existing act allows the centre to constitute special courts for nias trials. Aug 09, 2019 president gives assent to amendments to uapa. Virtual legal assistant, query alert service and an ad free experience. Presidential decree 552, amending certain sections of republic act numbered thirty six hundred and one, entitled, act creating the. Act 766 the seven hundred and sixty sixth act of theparliament of the republic of ghana entitled national pensions act, 2008 an act to provide for pension reform in the country by the introduction of a contributory threetier pension scheme. The national investigation act, 2008 nia act has been enacted. It is a central agency to investigate and prosecute offences. This act may be called the national investigation agency act, 2008. The bill was hotly debated, with the opposition accusing the government of misusing the agency for political vendetta and turning india into a police state.
The national investigation act, 2008 nia act has been enacted and notified on 31 december 2008 and the national investigation agency nia only exclusive counterterrorism agency has been constituted to investigate terrorism and related offences. State government to extend assistance to national investigation agency. He was designated the directorgeneral of the nia on october 30, 2017 and will hold the position till his. Rules regulations notifications orders circulars statutory ordinance statutes. Certification under section 94 of the nia act 2002.
Jul 12, 2012 an overview of national integrity action, its work, its mission and an appeal for support. Unlawful activities prevention act is an indian law aimed at effective prevention of unlawful activities associations in india. Section 6 in the national investigation agency act, 2008 6 investigation of scheduled offences. Sexuality and intimacy issues as we age patrick arbore, ed. Process initiated in 2008 extensive consultation held with ministries, state governments, civil society, and experts passed thby rajya sabha on 10 may, 2012 passed by lok sabha on 22nd may, 2012 received presents assent on 19th june, 2012 came into effect on 14th november, 2012. National pensions act, 2008 act766 national pensions act, 2008. Pdf social work with orphans and vulnerable children. Oct 14, 2019 nia central office the national irrigation administration nia, represented by administrator ricardo r visaya, and first hydro power corporation, represented by vice president dennis michael p. Any officer of the agency of, or above, the rank of subinspector may, subject to any orders which the central government may make in this behalf, exercise throughout india, any of the powers of the officerincharge of a police station in the area in which he is present for the time being and when so exercising such powers shall, subject to any such orders as aforesaid, be deemed to be an. Section 6 in the national investigation agency act, 2008. This timeline contains information about key dates in our history. The national investigation agency nia was constituted under the national investigation agency nia act, 2008.
The major laws, executive orders, administrative orders and other issuances relevant to the operations of nia include the following. Jul 15, 2019 the bill, which amends the nia act, 2008, was first introduced by the minister for home affairs, amit shah, on july 8, 2019. The following individuals, who are eligible for registration under section 7 of the act, shall apply in person to the authority for a national. The amendment allows the agency to investigate the following new offences as well.
Penalties on dishonour of cheque sec 8147 features cheque dishonoured due to amount standing to the credit being insufficient or exceeding the overdraft limit agreed for that account demand for payment made by giving a notice in writing to drawer within 30 days of receipt of information about. A free and fair digital economy protecting privacy. This act has made a few major changes to the original nia act of 2008. Gonzales, signed on october 08, 2019 a memorandum of understanding mou to develop a hydroelectric power project at the aya dam located in pantabangan, nueva ecija. The first change is the type of offences that the nia can investigate and prosecute. The director also noted that the purpose of section 203bx5 of the act is to create jobs.
Civil status acts bodies carrying our registration of civil status acts. The centre enlarges the scope of application of the national investigation agency act, 2008, through an amendment, amid concerns that the act may become draconian and curtail citizens rights. The trajectory of these legislations demonstrates that the rationale used to persecute freedom fighters during british colonial. Citing section 65 of the nia act, an official said the centre can order an nia probe without consulting the state. Operators licences 21 any person may apply to the department for an operators licence. Various special courts have been notified by the central government of india for trial of the cases registered at various police stations of nia under section 11 and 22 of the nia act 2008. Bhima mandavi, the then mla, chattishgarh and 04 police personnel in an ied blast by cpi maoist in dantewada, chhattisgarh read more. The act provides for a nationallevel agency to investigate and prosecute offences listed in a schedule. Unlawful activities prevention amendment act was passed by both houses of the parliament. Lok sabha passes nia amendment bill to give more power to. Indiscriminate transfer of scheduled offences not handled by. Feb 05, 2020 in its civil suit, the government told the apex court the nia should have no power over state policing matters. An act to define and law relating to negotiable instruments which are promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheques.
The protection of children from sexual offences act, 2012. Our vision as nia to provide a complete value added integrated multisectoral and multipurpose national identity system through the innovative use and application of information and communication technology to facilitate the social, economic and political development of ghana. An act to constitute an investigation agency at the national level to investigate and prosecute offences affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of india, security of state, friendly. Wider jurisdiction, more offences, faster trial the act makes nia the only truly federal agency in the country, along the lines of the fbi in. Mc2018108 online memorandum circular retrieval system. A 1984 batch officer of the assammeghalaya cadre, y. Oecd organisation for economic cooperation and development 38. On july 15, 2019 lok sabha, the lower house of the parliament passed national investigation agency amendment bill, 2019 that seeks to amends the national investigation agency nia act, 2008 to take action against new schedule offences including human trafficking, terrorism etc by empowering investigating agency for speedy trials and convictions.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, if the centre is of the opinion that a scheduled offence has been committed, which requires investigation, the centre may suo motu direct nia to investigate the said offence. Register act, 2008 act 750, and on the advice of the board of the national identification authority these regulations are made this 20th day of february, 2012. The third change relates to the special trials courts for the offences that come under nias purview or the socalled scheduled offences. An act to constitute an investigation agency at the national level to investigate and prosecute offences affecting the sovereignty, security. Public service development agency of the ministry of justice of georgia, which exercises its authority through its territorial offices, and consular offices and diplomatic missions, which act under the delegated authority. Bivalirudin has important pharmacologic differences versus heparin. Apr 01, 2020 an act to provide for the licensing of duty free shops, to facilitate the importation of certain goods duty free, to impose and collect certain taxes and levies on such duty free shops and duty free goods and for related matters. The national investigation agency nia is a state agency established by the indian government to combat terror in india. Central universities laws amendment act, 2008 central vigilance commission act, 2003 cenvat credit rules, 2004. National investigation agency act, 2008 india code. The act makes the national investigation agency the only truly federal agency in the country. Wider jurisdiction, more offences, faster trial the act makes nia the only truly federal agency in the country, along the lines of the fbi in the united states, and more powerful than the cbi. It inhibits thrombin irrespective of whether the thrombin is free in solution or bound to fibrin.
We have developed the enclosed materials to assist niada members in complying with the rules. The national institute on aging was established in 1974, but our origins reach back much farther. It acts as the central counterterrorism law enforcement agency. Power of state government to investigate scheduled offences. Rcep free trade agreement to convince india to commit to the deal by the end of the year. Pdf the national investigation act, 2008 nia act has been enacted.
Any question as to the jurisdiction of these courts is decided by. The nia amendment act 2019 was passed by the parliament and received the presidential assent in july 2019. The bill, which amends the nia act, 2008, was first introduced by the minister for home affairs, amit shah, on july 8, 2019. The national investigation agency bill 2008 to form the agency was. Under the existing act, the nia can investigate offences under acts such as. Bivalirudin wisconsin alzheimers disease research center. Jan 14, 2019 implementing rules and regulations irr of republic act 10969, otherwise known as the free irrigation service act fisa. The director determined that the petitioner had failed to demonstrate a qualifling investment of lawfdly obtained funds.
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