Q. With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information :
Organization : Some of its functions It works under
I. Directorate of Enforcement Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs
II. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Enforces the Provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
III. Directorate General of Systems and Data Management Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (b) Only two
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Explanation :
I. Directorate of Enforcement (ED)
Function: “Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018”. This is correct. The ED is indeed responsible for enforcing this Act, along with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), etc.
Works under: “Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs”. This is incorrect. The Directorate of Enforcement functions under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
II. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
Function: “Enforces the Provisions of the Customs Act, 1962”. This is correct. The DRI is the primary intelligence agency responsible for combating smuggling and enforcing customs laws in India.
Works under: “Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance”. This is correct. The DRI is an arm of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), which falls under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
III. Directorate General of Systems and Data Management
Function: “Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders”. This is correct. This Directorate General is responsible for managing IT systems, data analytics, and providing technological support for tax administration, including identifying tax evasion and assisting in policy formulation.
Works under: “Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance”. This is correct. This Directorate General is part of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), which operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
