A controversial anti-terror legislation passed by the BJP-ruled state in March 2015. President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to ‘the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Bill’, This new Act is intercepted telephonic conversations would now be considered as a legitimate evidence. The announcement on the Presidential assent was made by Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Pradeepsinh Jadeja, in Gandhinagar.
Gujarat Home Minister Jadeja said the provisions of the bill will prove crucial in dealing with terrorism and organised crimes such as contract killing, ponzi schemes, narcotics trade and extortion rackets.
“The dream of PM Modi was finally fulfilled today,” he said.
“One of the key features of this bill is that the intercepted telephonic conversations would now be considered as a legitimate evidence. This bill also provides for creation of a special court as well as appointment of special public prosecutors. We can now attach properties acquired through organised crimes. We can also cancel transfer of properties,” said Jadeja.
Prez Kovind gives approval for Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill
