• UGI USER
  • Jul 03, 2024
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“TAMIL NADU APPROVES PROBE INTO ADANI COAL IMPORT SCAM ALLEGATIONS”

Why in the news?

  • Tamil Nadu government sanctions investigation under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, into Adani group coal import scam.
  • Arappor Iyakkam alleges ₹6,066 crore corruption in coal imports involving Adani Global Pte Ltd. and Tangedco officials.
source:slideshare

About Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988:

  • Enactment Date: Came into force on 9th September, 1988.
  • Objective: Aimed at making anti-corruption laws more effective by widening coverage and strengthening provisions.
  • Incorporation: Merges Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1952, and Sections 161-165 A of IPC with tweaks.
  • Covered Acts: Includes bribery, misappropriation, obtaining pecuniary advantage, possessing disproportionate assets, etc.
  • Investigation Authority: Conducted by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police.
About the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018:

  • Objective: Aligns PCA with the United Nations Convention against Corruption 2005, ratified by India in 2011.
  • Definition of ‘Undue Advantage’: Any gratification other than legal remuneration a public servant can receive.
  • Bribe Offering: Makes giving or promising an undue advantage a punishable offence.
  • Commercial Organisations: Penalises organisations for offences to gain business advantages.
  • Attachment of Property: Applies Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 and Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance 1944 for property attachment.
  • Punishment: Enhanced imprisonment from a minimum of 6 months to 3 years and a maximum of 5 years to 7 years.