FIA Act, 1974

Question 1

FIA stands for

Answer 1

Federal Investigation Authority

Question 2

FIA was established under

Answer 2

FIA Act, 1974 (Act-VIII of 1975)

Question 3

FIA Act was promulgated on

Answer 3

13th January 1975

Question 4

FIA was established with the objective to deal with

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Smuggling, Narcotics, Currency offences, Enforcement of Laws relating to Foreigners, Immigration & Passports and offences having inter-provincial ramifications

Question 5

As per the vision of FIA, the body aims to serve as a role model for

Answer 5

Provincial police force

Question 6

Who recommended the creation of FIA in his report to the Cabinet

Answer 6

Mr. G. Ahmad in his report on “Police Reforms”

Question 7

FIA is headed by a

Answer 7

Director-General

Question 8

Generally, the DG FIA is a

Answer 8

A high-ranked Police officer of 21/22 grade

Question 9

FIA headquarters is in

Answer 9

Islamabad

Question 10

Who is the current DG-FIA?

Answer 10

Bashir Ahmed Memon PSP,PPM

Question 11

FIA comes under the purview of which ministry

Answer 11

Ministry of Interior

Question 12

TItle of the FIA Act

Answer 12

Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974.

Question 13

“Agency” means

Answer 13

Federal Investigation Agency

Question 14

“Code” means

Answer 14

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898)

Question 15

“Provincial Police” means

Answer 15

Police constituted by Provincial Government under the Police Act, 1861 (V of 1861)

Question 16

FIA is constituted under section

Answer 16

3

Question 17

The Agency shall consist of

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A Director General to be appointed by the Federal Government and such number of other officers as the Federal Government may, from time to time, appoint to be members of the Agency.

Question 18

The Superintendence of the Agency shall vest in the

Answer 18

Federal Government

Question 19

The administration of the Agency shall vest in the

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Director General

Question 20

Director General who shall exercise in respect of the Agency such of the powers of an

Answer 20

Inspector General of Police under the Police Act, 1861 (V of 1861)

Question 21

the members of the Agency shall, for the purpose of an inquiry or investigation under this Act, have throughout Pakistan such powers, including powers relating to search, arrest of persons and seizure of property, and such duties, privileges and liabilities as the officers of a ___________ have in relation to the investigation of offences under the Code or any other law for the time being in force.

Answer 21

Provincial Police

Question 22

if any, a member of the Agency not below the rank of a _______________ may, for the purposes of any inquiry or investigation under this Act, exercise any of the powers of an officer-in-charge of a Police Station in any area in which he is for the time being and, when so exercising such powers, shall be deemed to be an ______________ of a Police Station discharging his functions as such within the limits of his station.

Answer 22

Sub-Inspector; officer-in-charge

Question 23

any member of the Agency not below the rank of ______________ authorized by the __________ in this behalf may arrest without warrant any person who has committed, or against whom a reasonable suspicion exists that he has committed, any of the offences referred to sub-section (1) of Section 3.

Answer 23

Sub-Inspector; Director General

Question 24

Any property which is the subject-matter of the investigation is likely to be removed, transferred or otherwise disposed of before an order of the appropriate authority for its seizure is obtained, such member may, by order in writing, direct the owner or any person who is, for the time being, possession thereof to:

Answer 24

not to remove, transfer or otherwise dispose of such property

Question 25

Any contravention of an order made under sub-section (5) shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may be

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extend to one year, or with fine, or with both

Question 26

Notwithstanding anything contained in any order law for the time being in force the______________ and the ____________of the Agency shall be deemed to be the Public Prosecutors and shall be competent to institute and conduct any proceedings in cases sent up for trial by the Agency

Answer 26

(Assistant Directors (Legal), Deputy Directors (Law)

Question 27

Section___: The ____ may, by notification in the_____ , amend the Schedule so as to add any entry thereto or modify or omit any entry therein.

Answer 27

6, power to amend the shedule; Federal Government; official Gazette

Question 28

Section___: The _____ may by order in writing, direct that all or any of his powers under this Act or the rules shall, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, _____

Answer 28

7, Delegation of Powers; Director-General; be exercisable also by any member of the Agency so specified

Question 29

Section____: No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Federal Government, any member of the Agency or any other person exercising any power or performing any function under this Act or the rules for anything which _____

Answer 29

8, Indemnity; is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules

Question 30

Section 5: ____

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Powers of the members of the agency

Question 31

POWER TO MAKE RULES: The terms and conditions of the _____ of the Director General and other members of the Agency and the qualifications for recruitment to various posts.

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Service

Question 32

POWER TO MAKE RULES: nature and extent of the assistance with the Agency may provide to

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(Provincial investigating agencies)

Question 33

POWER TO MAKE RULES: The powers and functions of the members of the Agency in relation to

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(the conduct of inquiries and investigations)

Question 34

POWER TO MAKE RULES: The powers of the _______ under the Police Act, 1861 (V of 1861), which shall be exercisable by the Director General and The manner in which rewards may be given to the members of the Agency or of the public for rendering commendable services.

Answer 34

Inspector General of Police

Question 35

Whereas it is expedient to provide for the constitution of a Federal Investigation Agency for the investigation of certain offences committed in connection with matters concerning the

Answer 35

(Federal Government, and for matters connected therewith)