Section 4

Powers of Commission.

The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952

  • Act 60 of 1952
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Home
About this Act

An Act to provide for the appointment of Commissions of Inquiry and for vesting such Commissions with certain powers.

All sections
    The Commission shall have the powers of a civil court, while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:--
         (a) 1[summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India] and examining him on oath;
         (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document;
         (c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
         (d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office;
         (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;
         (f) any other matter which may be prescribed.

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 79 of 1971, s. 6, for certain words (w.e.f. 30-12-1971).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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