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Can a State Government request the NIA to take over the investigation of a case?
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A State Government may request the Central Government to hand over the investigation of a case to the NIA, provided the case has been registered for the offences as contained in the schedule to the NIA Act.
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Can the Central Government issue directions to Suo-Moto take over the investigation of a case?
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As per the NIA Act, the Central Government can order NIA to take over investigation of any scheduled offence anywhere in the country.
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Can the State Government investigate cases under the scheduled offences?
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Yes. NIA Act provide for such a provision.
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What will be the role of State Police during investigation of a case by the NIA?
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NIA will seek assistance from the State Police during investigation of cases by the NIA, and in that situation, it is incumbent on the State Police to assist the NIA.
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How to join NIA?
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At present only on deputation. However, direct recruitment rules are being shortly finalised.
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