For offences under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act,…
The second proviso to section 17 says an offence under section 13(1)(b) "shall not be investigated without the order of a police officer not below the rank of a…
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For offences under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, investigation requires the order of:
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Correct answer B
The second proviso to section 17 says an offence under section 13(1)(b) "shall not be investigated without the order of a police officer not below the rank of a Superintendent of Police". The order of a Deputy Superintendent, an Assistant Commissioner or a Magistrate is not what this proviso requires.