Extension of tenure of ED

What is the role and mandate of the Enforcement Directorate? How is the directorate different from CBI in its mandate? (150 words)

Approach:

• Introduce by highlighting the role of special purpose investigation bodies to deal with deep-rooted problems like corruption, money laundering, etc.
• Discuss the role of ED, the legal source of its authority, and its mandate
• Discuss how it is different from CBI in terms of its mandate and how both the organizations have scope for collaboration and convergence
• Conclusion