Interception of wire, electronic or oral communication

("Interception of wire, electronic or oral communication")

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Information Technology Act, 2000 or any other law for the time being in force, the Police Officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police supervising the investigation of an organised crime under this Act may submit an application, in writing, to the Competent Authority for an order authorizing or approving the interception of wire, electronic or oral communication when he believes that such interception may provide evidence of the commission of an offence under this Act or may provide information concerning the offence.
2. (2) The Competent Authority may, if it is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for such interception, issue an order authorizing or approving the interception of wire, electronic or oral communication for such period as it may deem fit: Provided that the period of interception shall not exceed sixty days, unless extended by the Competent Authority on an application made in this behalf.
3. (3) The evidence gathered through such interception shall be admissible as evidence in the court of law for the purpose of trial of the accused.