Law of Criminal Procedure

The investigator may assign in writing any of the preliminary criminal investigation officers to carry out one or more of the investigation proceedings save for the interrogation of the accused. The assigned officer shall have, within the scope of his assignment, the same powers as of the investigator in carrying out such proceedings. If the circumstances of the case warrant that the investigator act beyond his jurisdiction, he may, as the case may be, assign the proceedings to an investigator or a preliminary criminal investigation officer from the competent department. The investigator shall carry out such proceedings if deemed necessary for the investigation.