If the Federal Government wants to add “Money Laundering” to FIA’s jurisdiction, which part of the Act will it amend?

The correct answer is B: The Schedule. In the Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974, the Schedule (often referred to as the Schedule to the Act) lists the specific laws and offenses under which the FIA has jurisdiction. If the Federal Government wishes to expand FIA's jurisdiction to include a new area, such as "Money Laundering," it would typically amend this Schedule. By adding "Money Laundering" to the list of scheduled offenses, the FIA would be legally empowered to investigate and prosecute cases related to it. This approach allows for flexible adaptation of the Agency's mandate without overhauling the entire foundational text of the Act.

• A: Section 4 of the Act generally deals with the superintendence and administration of the Agency, assigning the Federal Government the power of superintendence. It does not list the specific offenses that fall under FIA's purview.
• C: Preamble is the introductory part of the Act, explaining its purpose and background. While it sets the tone, it does not contain the specific list of offenses under FIA's jurisdiction. Amending the preamble would not be the mechanism to add a new crime to the Agency's scope.
• D: Section 10 typically relates to the power to make rules under the Act, enabling the government to frame subsidiary rules for its implementation. This section does not define the jurisdiction over specific crimes; rather, it facilitates the operational aspects of the existing jurisdiction.