Which one of the following is not correct in respect of Directorate of Enforcement ?

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Q: 72 (CDS-II/2021)

Which one of the following is not correct in respect of Directorate of Enforcement ?

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Polity

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CDS-II

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The Directorate of Enforcement is a specialized financial investigation agency that operates under the Department of Revenue, which falls under the Ministry of Finance. It is responsible for enforcing various acts related to financial offenses.

Option 1 is correct. The Directorate of Enforcement is indeed a specialized financial investigation agency under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. This means that it operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Finance and is focused on investigating financial offenses.

Option 2 is correct. The Directorate of Enforcement is tasked with enforcing the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. This act regulates foreign exchange transactions and offenses related to foreign currency.

Option 3 is correct. The Directorate of Enforcement also enforces the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. This act aims to prevent money laundering activities and impose penalties on individuals involved in such offenses.

Option 4 is not correct. The statement that the Directorate of Enforcement enforces the Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988 is incorrect. The correct agency responsible for enforcing this act is the Income Tax Department.

Alert - correct answer should be: The Directorate of Enforcement does not enforce the Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988.

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