Investigation powers under FCRA permit specified agencies police level authority and require quarterly reporting and legal protection for good faith actions.

The Central Government may specify authorities to investigate FCRA offences with the powers of an officer in charge of a police station notwithstanding the Code of Criminal Procedure; prescribed authorities must furnish returns to the Central Government as prescribed; investigating agencies must submit quarterly reports detailing case numbers, registration and charge sheet dates, court, trial progress, judgment date and conclusions; actions taken in good faith under the Act, its rules or orders are protected from suits or other legal proceedings against the Central Government, the returns authority or its officers.

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