Context:
Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) had been registered in respect of 16 banks and two societies under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR):
- A formal document recording the complaint lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a specific case.
- Purposes –
- Identifies the case and facilitates departmental convenience.
- Initiates ED proceedings, which may involve the attachment of assets and arrests.
- Key Features –
- Internal Document: The ECIR is meant for the Enforcement Directorate’s internal use.
- No Mention in PMLA Act: The ECIR is not mentioned in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) or its rules.
- Not Equivalent to an FIR: The ECIR cannot be equated with a First Information Report (FIR), which is typically filed in criminal cases.
- Disclosure of ECIR in Arrest Cases –
- It is not mandatory for the Enforcement Directorate to provide a copy of the ECIR to the concerned individual in every case.
- However, the ED must disclose the grounds for arrest at the time of making an arrest, as per legal requirements.
Source: TH
Previous Year Question
Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:
1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
2. The National Human Rights Commission
3. The National Law Commission
4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
How many of the above constitutional bodies?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2023 Prelims]
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Among the organizations mentioned, only the National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body.