Objections raised by States

♤ Public Order is a State subject: States object that policing/public order is a State subject and this is an encroachment over their rights and thus an attack on the federal structure.

♤ Control of Intelligence Bureau: States also object that NCTC is a part of Intelligence Bureau, which is controlled by the Home Ministry. As wide powers are given to the NCTC, the agency could be directed solely at the behest of Home Ministry without taking the consent of the State concerned. So, there will be political mileage to be generated in respect of searches and arrests against opponents.

♤ Wide Powers: States also object to the wide powers given to NCTC and therefore demand trimming down of powers to search, seizure and arrest.