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    What does the Enforcement Directorate (ED) do?
    The primary mandate of the ED is to enforce economic laws and combat economic crimes, particularly those related to money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws. The history of the genesis and evolution of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) goes back to the year 1956. Major events related to the establishment of ED can be seen as follows:
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    Where is the Directorate of enforcement located?
    Hierarchy: The Directorate of Enforcement, with its headquarters at New Delhi, is headed by the Director of Enforcement. There are five regional offices at Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Delhi headed by Special Directors of Enforcement.
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    Why is the Enforcement Directorate important in India?
    Generally speaking, the Enforcement Directorate agency is essential to upholding law and order in India’s financial system and safeguarding the rights of the populace. Section 19 of PMLA: Allows an ED officer to arrest a person if there is “reason to believe” that they are guilty of an offence under the Act.
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