Section 24: Arrest

1[24. Arrest.—(a) The Chairman NAB may issue warrant of arrest during the course of investigation under this Ordinance, if— (i) the accused is intentionally or willfully not joining the investigation after repeated notices; (ii) the accused is attempting to abscond; (iii) there are sufficient grounds that the accused would temper with the prosecution evidence; or (iv) there is credible information regarding repetition or continuation of offence under this Ordinance. (b) If the Chairman, NAB, or an officer of the NAB duly authorized by him, decides to refer the case to a Court, such reference along-with report of Investigation Officer shall contain the substance of the offence or offences as the case may be, alleged to have been committed by the accused and a copy of such reference shall be forwarded to the Registrar of the Court to which the case has been sent to try the accused, and another copy shall be delivered to the accused. (c) The provisions of sub-section (a) shall also apply to cases, which have already been referred to the Court. (d) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code, where the holder of a public office or any other person accused of an offence is arrested by NAB under this Ordinance, NAB shall, 3[at the time of arrest], inform him of the grounds and substance on the basis of which he has been arrested and produce him before, the Court within a period of twenty four hours of arrest excluding the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Court and such person shall, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, be liable to be detained in the custody of NAB for purpose of inquiry and investigation for a period not exceeding fourteen days. (e) The chairman, NAB may declare and notify any place as a police station or a sub-jail at his discretion.]

Effective date: 1999-01-01

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