FUNCTIONS OF THE NIA‌

The NIA is mandated to investigate and prosecute offences under the various Acts mentioned in the Schedule of the NIA Act. In pursuance of its mandate, the NIA collects, collates and analyses counter-terrorism investigation. It also shares inputs with its sister intelligence agencies and law enforcement units both at central and state governments level.

In more detail, the functions assigned to the NIA are as follows3

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(a) To investigate and prosecute offences in respect of the Acts specified in the Schedule of the NIA Act.

(b) To provide assistance to, and seek assistance from, other intelligence and investigation agencies of the central government and state governments.

(c) To take other such measures which may be necessary for speedy and effective implementation of the provisions of the NIA Act.