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Section 43: Examination of witness by Excise and Taxation Officer.

1the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, Samvat 1958 (1901 A.d.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 9 of 1901

(1) An [Excise and Taxation Officer] holding any enquiry under this Act may examine orally any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and the circumstances of the case.

(2) Such person shall answer all questions relating to such case put to him by such officer other than questions the answers to which would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge or to a penalty or forfeiture.

(3) Such answers shall be reduced into writing and shall after being read over to the person making the same be signed by such officer.

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Act1the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, Samvat 1958 (1901 A.d.)
Section43
Marginal noteExamination of witness by Excise and Taxation Officer.
JurisdictionUnion territory of Jammu and Kashmir
StatusIn force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • substituted, Act VIII of 1956. . Substituted by Act VIII of 1956 for “Customs and Excise Officer”.

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