Section 21

Power of officers while holding inquiries, etc., under the Act.

The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960

  • Act 24 of 1960
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for the imposition of a ceiling on land holdings in the Union territory of Delhi and for matters connected therewith.

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    Any officer or authority while holding an inquiry or hearing an appeal or exercising powers of revision under this Act shall have the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), when trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:--
         (a) enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
         (b) requiring the discovery and production of documents and material objects;
         (c) receiving evidence on affidavit; and
         (d) such other matters as may be prescribed

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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