5A. Necessary powers may be exercised in the course of investigation:

(1) The Government of Nepal may cause the National Investigation Department to investigate the matters which it deems necessary.

(2) In the course of investigation to be made by the National Investigation Department pursuant to Sub-section (1) the investigating officer may exercise powers of police conferred pursuant to Police Act, 2012.

(3) If any irregularity is found through the investigation carried out by National Investigation Department pursuant to Sub-section (1) the Government of Nepal shall prosecute against concerned person in accordance with the prevailing law.