The FIA is a federal institution and can take cognizance of a case only when referred to it by federal authorities or on a matter falling under federal jurisdiction
According to section 3, Federal Government may constitute an Agency to be called the Federal Investigation Agency for inquiry into and investigation of:
If, in the opinion of a member of the Agency conducting an investigation, any property which is the subject matter of the investigation is likely to dispose 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 not to remove,
dispose of such property in any manner except with the previous permission of that member
and such order shall be subject to any order made by the Court having jurisdiction in the matter.
there is a time frame within which certain individuals are given the choice to indicate their interest in joining the Agency
They have 30 days from a specific starting point to express their willingness to become a part of the Agency.
If they do not do so within this timeframe, the opportunity may no longer be available to them, and they may miss the chance to become a member of the Agency.
The applicability of the FIA Act extends to the whole of Pakistan and also applied to all citizens of Pakistan and Public Servants, wherever they may be.
FIA was established under the FIA Act, of 1974 promulgated on 13-01-1975.
MUST READ " RELATED Question" FIA stands for the Federal Investigation Agency
Federal Investigation Agency as mentioned in section 2 of the FIA Act 1974.
FIA was Codified under the Constitution of Pakistan in 1974,
"Whereas it is expedient to provide for the constitution of FIA for the investigation of certain offenses committed in connection with the matters concerning the Federal Government, and for matters connected therewith".
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MUST READ " RELATED Question" FIA stands for the Federal Investigation Agency
Federal Investigation Agency as mentioned in section 3 of the FIA Act 1974.
FIA was Codified under the Constitution of Pakistan in 1974,
