Specialist Law Enforcement Agency
A specialist law enforcement agency is a law enforcement agency which specialises in the types of laws it enforces, or types of activities it undertakes, or geography it enforces laws in, or these in combination. The specialisation may be imposed voluntarily by policy, consensus with other agencies, or logistical constraints, or it could be imposed legally by law and jurisdiction, or it is result of the historical evolution of the agency, or combinations thereof. For example, some agencies only enforce laws related to taxation or customs. Other agencies can only operate in certain areas, for example government-occupied buildings and land, or on waterways. Some agencies have otherwise unrestricted jurisdiction, but specialise in certain types of operations, for example highway patrols. Specialities can include: * For example, United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police. * For example, United States Border Patrol. * For example, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrati ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Law Enforcement Agency
A law enforcement agency (LEA) is any government agency responsible for law enforcement within a specific jurisdiction through the employment and deployment of law enforcement officers and their resources. The most common type of law enforcement agency is the police, but various other forms exist as well, including agencies that focus on specific legal violation, or are organized and overseen by certain Authority, authorities. They typically have various Law enforcement agency powers, powers and Rights, legal rights to allow them to perform their duties, such as the power of arrest and the use of force. Jurisdiction LEAs which have their ability to apply their powers restricted in some way are said to operate within a jurisdiction. Jurisdictions are traditionally restricted to a geographic area and territory. LEA might be able to apply its powers within a Sovereign state, state (e.g. the National Police (France), National Police for the entirety of France), within an administr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Special Protection Group
The Special Protection Group (SPG) is an agency under the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of India, whose sole responsibility is protecting the Prime Minister of India and, in some cases, their family. It was formed in 1988 by an Act of the Parliament of India. The agency protects the Prime Minister at all times, both in India and abroad, as well as the Prime Minister's immediate family members. Family members, however, may decline security. Previously, the SPG's mandate included protecting the prime minister's "parents, wife and children" resident anywhere in India during their term of office and for five years after leaving office. However, the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Act, 2019 reduced such mandate. Presently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only SPG protectee. History Before 1981, the security of the prime minister at their official residence was the responsibility of the Special Security District of the Delhi Police, overseen by an officer of the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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National Investigation Agency
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the principal counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in India. Established under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, it is tasked with investigating and combating offenses related to terrorism, national security, and other threats affecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country. It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The primary mandate of the agency is to investigate and prosecute offences that have national and cross-border implications, specifically focusing on terrorism, insurgency, and other related matters. It is empowered to investigate cases that involve threats to the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India. It has the authority to conduct searches, make seizures and arrests without warrant, as well as to collect evidence and maintain a database of terrorist organisations and their members. The NIA does not need permission from state government ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Enforcement Directorate
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a law enforcement and economic intelligence agency of the Government of India. Established on 1 May 1956, it is responsible for enforcing economic laws and combating financial crimes. The ED operates under the Ministry of Finance (India), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, with its headquarters in New Delhi. The ED's primary mandate is to enforce two key laws: the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). Additionally, it is tasked with implementing the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018, Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (FEOA). History The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) was established on 1 May 1956, as an "Enforcement Unit" within the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India. It was created to handle violations of exchange control laws under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Anti-Corruption Bureau (Maharashtra)
Anti Corruption Bureau, Maharashtra is an agency of Government of Maharashtra constituted to investigate offences of bribery and corruption falling within the purview of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in the state of Maharashtra. Prabhat Kumar ( Additional Charge) IPS, is the current Director General of ACB, Maharashtra. Some years earlier 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer Rajnish Seth was Director General of Anti Corruption Bureau Maharashtra, Parambir Singh was DG ACB before replacing Sanjay Barve as Police Commissioner of Mumbai The Police Commissioner of Mumbai is the chief of the Mumbai Police, and an officer of the Indian Police Service. The Mumbai Police Commissioner is appointed by the Maharashtra State Government on the recommendation by the Establishment Board, .... References {{reflist Corruption in Maharashtra Anti-corruption measures in India State agencies of Maharashtra Law enforcement in Maharashtra Anti-corruption agencies ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vigilance And Anti-Corruption Bureau
Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala (VACB) is an agency of Government of Kerala constituted to investigate offences of bribery and corruption falling within the purview of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in the state of Kerala. The VACB was established in 1964 and operates under the control of the Vigilance Department of the Government of Kerala. The VACB has its headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, and has several regional offices across the state. As the sole specialized agency in Kerala which investigates corruption offences, the Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau ensures that offenders are brought to justice and it constantly and continuously strives to keep Kerala corruption-free. Pinarayi Vijayan is the current minister for vigilance. T.K. Vinod Kumar IPS is the current Vigilance Director. Organization Directorate The Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau was established in 1964 as a separate department under the Administrative Contro ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Telangana Excise
The Telangana State Excise Department is the law enforcement agency for excise in the Indian state of Telangana. The department enforces laws related to liquor, narcotics, psychotropics and medicines that contain alcohol and narcotics. The department was created when the state of Telangana was formed in 2014. The first minister to take charge of this department was T Padma Rao from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi party. In December 2023, Jupally Krishna Rao was appointed as the Minister of Telangana Excise under the Revanth Reddy Ministry. Duties The agency's duties are to: *Ensure that the excise revenue is protected and collected according to the acts and rules. *Prevent illegal production of liquor and its trafficking. *Prevent the trafficking of narcotic drugs. *Campaign against alcoholism. *Implement the Abkari policy formulated by the state government every year. Revenue The Excise Department is one of the major sources of revenue in the state, producing Rs 25,000 to 30 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Department Of Excise & Taxation, Haryana
Department of Excise & Taxation, Haryana is a Ministry and department of the government of Haryana in India. Description This department came into existence when Haryana was established as a new state within India after being separated from Punjab. Dushyant chautala is the cabinet minister responsible for this department from October 2019. See also * Government of Haryana Government of Haryana, also known as the State Government of Haryana, or locally as the Haryana Government, is the supreme governing authority of the Indian state of Haryana and its 22 districts. It consists of an executive, ceremonially led ... References Excise and Taxation Economy of Haryana {{Haryana-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kerala Excise
The Kerala State Excise is the law enforcement agency for excise and narcotics in state of Kerala, India. Kerala Excise has its headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital, and is headed by the Excise Commissioner, with the rank of Additional Director General of Police. The department administers laws related to liquor, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, medicinal preparations containing alcohol and narcotics. The current commissioner of Excise is Shri M.R Mahipal Yadav IPS. The Excise Commissioner reports to the Excise Minister of Kerala, who serves as the chief executive of the department. The Kerala Excise Academy and Research Centre, Thrissur trains the excise officers and that runs full-term basic courses for Excise Inspectors, Excise Preventive Officers, Civil Excise Officers, Women Civil Excise Officers and Excise Drivers. Established under the provisions of the Kerala Abkari Act, 1077 (Act 6 of 1077), the department plays a crucial role in regulating ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of RTO Districts In Kerala
Motor Vehicles Department in Kerala There are 18 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Kerala, each headed by a Regional Transport Office, Regional Transport Officer, and 69 Sub-Regional Transport Offices (SRTOs), each headed by a Joint Regional Transport Officer (JRTO). In addition, there are 14 Enforcement RTOs responsible for enforcing the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules, as well as overseeing road safety enforcement and related duties. Regional Transport Offices Sub Regional Transport Offices Old Vehicle Registration code (Prior to 1989) Future Sub Regional Transport Offices Government of Kerala has repeatedly intimated multiple legislative members that there are no plans to setup any new RTOs/SRTOs in Kerala unless the financial condition of Kerala improves. References External links * https://www.mvd.kerala.gov.in (Link to Kerala Motor Vehicles Department. This website provide all the Rules and Regulations.)Official list of Regional Transport OfficesOfficial lis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Motor Vehicles Act
The Motor Vehicles Act is an Act of the Parliament of India which regulates all aspects of road transport vehicles. The Act provides in detail the legislative provisions regarding licensing of drivers/conductors, registration of motor vehicles, control of motor vehicles through permits, special provisions relating to state transport undertakings, traffic regulation, insurance, liability, offences and penalties, etc. For exercising the legislative provisions of the Act, the Government of India made the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989. Purpose The main reasons behind drafting and enacting this legislation include the rapidly increasing number of vehicles in the country and the need for encouraging adoption of higher technology in the automotive sector. There also existed a need for effectively tracking down traffic offenders and providing more deterrent punishment for certain offences. There was also a growing concern for the framing of standards around vehicle components and r ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India with jurisdiction over its territorial waters including its contiguous zone and Exclusive economic zone of India, exclusive economic zone. It was started on 1 February 1977 and formally established on 18 August 1978 by the ''Coast Guard Act, 1978'' of the Parliament of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence (India), Ministry of Defence. The ICG works in close cooperation with the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Fisheries, the Ministry of Finance (India), Department of Revenue (Customs), and the Coastal Police of the Police forces of the states and union territories of India, State Police Forces, and the Central Armed Police Forces. History The establishment of the Indian Coast Guard was first proposed by the Indian Navy to provide non-military maritime services to the nation. In the 1960s, sea-borne smuggling of goods was ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |