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With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information:
| Organization | Function/Act | Ministry/Department |
|---|---|---|
| I. Directorate of Enforcement | Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 | Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| II. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence | Enforces the Provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 | Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance |
| III. Directorate General of Systems and Data Management | Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders | Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance |
In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?
Explanation
Row I is incorrect: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) enforces the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018, but it operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, not the Internal Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Row II is correct: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is the apex anti-smuggling agency. It enforces the Customs Act, 1962 and operates under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) within the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Row III is incorrect: The function of "carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders" is the exact mandate of the Directorate General of Analytics and Risk Management (DGARM). The Directorate General of Systems and Data Management is instead responsible for building and managing IT infrastructure and portals like ICEGATE.
Since only Row II is correctly matched, the answer is Only one.
PROVENANCE & STUDY PATTERN
Guest previewThis is a classic 'Ministry Swap' trap disguised as a difficult factual question. While Row III is niche, Row I is the gatekeeper: ED is the most visible agency in current affairs, and knowing it reports to the Department of Revenue (Finance), not MHA, is non-negotiable. The question rewards organizational clarity over rote memorization of acts.
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Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Being the executing agency for Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 and the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (FEOA), ED has over the past years coordinated with MHA and MEA to request the extradition of the accused in several cases."
Why this source?
- Explicitly names ED as the executing agency for the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018.
- Links ED's role to international coordination (extradition) in FEOA cases, showing operational responsibility.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"With the enactment of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA), 2018, ED was further empowered to act against high-value economic offenders who flee the country to evade prosecution."
Why this source?
- States that with enactment of FEOA, ED was further empowered to act against offenders who flee the country.
- Presents ED's empowerment under FEOA as part of its core enforcement functions.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 also empowers ED to attach and confiscate proceeds of crime and properties associated with economic offenders in the event of such offenders absconding to foreign jurisdictions."
Why this source?
- Describes a specific power under FEOA vested in ED — the ability to attach and confiscate proceeds and properties of fugitive economic offenders.
- Shows substantive enforcement authority given to ED by the Act.
- Explicitly names ED as the executing agency for the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018.
- Links ED's role to international coordination (extradition) in FEOA cases, showing operational responsibility.
- States that with enactment of FEOA, ED was further empowered to act against offenders who flee the country.
- Presents ED's empowerment under FEOA as part of its core enforcement functions.
- Describes a specific power under FEOA vested in ED — the ability to attach and confiscate proceeds and properties of fugitive economic offenders.
- Shows substantive enforcement authority given to ED by the Act.
Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Disbanding Planning Commission and Setting up NITI Aayog > p. 783
Strength: 4/5
“It was made mandatory for every real estate project to be registered with its state's RERA. Unfortunately, this law required to be enforced by state governments. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) which came into force in April 2018, was required to tackle the large fraud cases reported by banks. Under the law, if an economic offender flees the country to avoid due process, he/she can be declared a 'fugitive economic offender' and their properties can be confiscated and auctioned to recover at least part of the debt. The government adopted the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) in 2016 with the major guiding principles of enhancing domestic oil and gas production; bringing substantial investment; generating sizable employment; enhancing transparency; and reducing administrative discretion.”
Why relevant
Mentions the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) 2018 and its purpose (confiscation/recovery of property) without naming an enforcing agency.
How to extend
A student could consult the FEOA text or official notifications to see which agency is legally empowered to declare and pursue fugitive economic offenders.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 65: Central Bureau of Investigation > ESTABLISHMENT > p. 503
Strength: 4/5
“On the other hand, the CBI investigates crimes of corruption, economic offenses and serious and organized crime other than terrorism. It must be noted here that the provisions of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (1946) do not enable the CBI to exercise its powers and jurisdiction in any area in a State (not being a railway area) without the consent of the Government of that State. In other words, the jurisdiction of the CBI can be extended to the States only with the consent of the State Government concerned.”
Why relevant
States that the CBI investigates 'economic offenses' and serious organized crime, suggesting that economic offences are typically within remit of central enforcement agencies.
How to extend
Use this pattern to check whether FEOA enforcement is assigned to a central economic/criminal investigation agency like CBI or another central agency (e.g., Directorate of Enforcement).
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 65: Central Bureau of Investigation > FUNCTIONS > p. 505
Strength: 3/5
“It normally confines its activities in the anti-corruption field to offences committed by the employees of the Central Government and Union Territories and their public sector undertakings. It takes up investigation of conventional crimes like murder, kidnapping, rape etc. The CBI acts as the "National Central Bureau" of Interpol in India. The Interpol Wing of the CBI coordinates requests for investigation-related activities originating from Indian law enforcement agencies and the member countries of the Interpol.”
Why relevant
Explains CBI's role in anti‑corruption and economic crime, showing that central statutory agencies are commonly tasked with investigating economic offences.
How to extend
Compare the statutory mandate of agencies described here with the enforcement provisions of FEOA to see which agency's statutory functions align.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Directorate General of Civil Aviation > p. 30
Strength: 4/5
“The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is an attached office of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and is headed by Director General (Civil Aviation). The headquarters is located in New Delhi and there are regional and sub-regional offices all over the country. DGCA is primarily responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness standards.”
Why relevant
Describes a 'Directorate' (DGCA) as an attached office of a Ministry that is 'primarily responsible for regulation... and enforcement of' sector-specific regulations.
How to extend
Apply this general rule: if FEOA designates a 'Directorate' attached to a ministry, check which ministry and whether that directorate is empowered to enforce the Act.
Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 27: Environmental Organizations > 27.4. WTLDLIFE CRTME CONTROL BUREAU (WCCB) > p. 383
Strength: 3/5
“o The Government of India constituted a statutory body, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau on 6th June 1980 by amending the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The bureau would complement the efforts of the state governments, primary enforcers of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and other enforcement agencies of the country.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form or by any means, without permission in writing.”
Why relevant
Gives an example of a statutory bureau (WCCB) created to 'complement the efforts' of state enforcers and other agencies, illustrating that Parliament creates specialised enforcement bodies for particular laws.
How to extend
Use this pattern to look for any statutory creation or notification under FEOA that sets up or assigns enforcement to a specialised agency (which could be the Directorate of Enforcement).
Mentions the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) 2018 and its purpose (confiscation/recovery of property) without naming an enforcing agency.
A student could consult the FEOA text or official notifications to see which agency is legally empowered to declare and pursue fugitive economic offenders.
States that the CBI investigates 'economic offenses' and serious organized crime, suggesting that economic offences are typically within remit of central enforcement agencies.
Use this pattern to check whether FEOA enforcement is assigned to a central economic/criminal investigation agency like CBI or another central agency (e.g., Directorate of Enforcement).
Explains CBI's role in anti‑corruption and economic crime, showing that central statutory agencies are commonly tasked with investigating economic offences.
Compare the statutory mandate of agencies described here with the enforcement provisions of FEOA to see which agency's statutory functions align.
Describes a 'Directorate' (DGCA) as an attached office of a Ministry that is 'primarily responsible for regulation... and enforcement of' sector-specific regulations.
Apply this general rule: if FEOA designates a 'Directorate' attached to a ministry, check which ministry and whether that directorate is empowered to enforce the Act.
Gives an example of a statutory bureau (WCCB) created to 'complement the efforts' of state enforcers and other agencies, illustrating that Parliament creates specialised enforcement bodies for particular laws.
Use this pattern to look for any statutory creation or notification under FEOA that sets up or assigns enforcement to a specialised agency (which could be the Directorate of Enforcement).
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