Rajasthan Government, on Monday, 20 July, notified via a circular that it has revoked general consent to CBI that was originally granted under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946. This consent is required for CBI investigations.
The government, in the notification, said that prior consent of the state government for CBI probe into each case needs to be sought separately.
“This incorporates the formal stand of the State Government that Government of Rajasthan does not accord general consent under Section 6 of the DSPE Act, 1946, for investigation of any of the offences or class of offences under Section 3 of the fact Act by the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI) and each case.”Rajasthan Government Circular