(1) The proceedings before the Board shall be open to the public:
Provided that the Board may, if it thinks fit, and for reason to be recorded in writing. order at any stage of the proceedings of any particular case that the public generally or any particular person or group of persons shall have restricted access.
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(2) Whoever intentionally gives false evidence in any of the proceedings of the Board or fabricates false evidence for the purpose of being used in any of the proceedings shall be punishable in accordance with Section 193 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ( 45 of 1860).
(3) Whoever intentionally offers any insult or causes any interruption in any of the proceedings of the Board shall be punishable in accordance with Section 228 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ( 45 of 1860).
47. Publica tion of petition or complaint. • ( 1) Where any application, petition or complaint, or other matter is required to be published under the Act or these regulations or as per the directions of the Board, it shall, unless the Board otherwise orders or the Act or regulations otherwise provide, be published not less than seven days before the date fixed for hearing.
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(2) Except as otherwise provided, such publication shall give 3: heading describing the subject 'j" matter in brief. l
(3) Such publication to be published shall be approved by the officer of the Board authorised for the purpose.
48. Inspection of records and c'onfidentiality. • (1) Records of the Board except those parts which for reasons specified by the Board are confidential or pri~ileged, shall be open to inspection by all, subject to complying with the tenns as the Board may ·direct from time to time including in regard to time, place and manner of inspection and payment of fee.
(2) The Board may, on such tenns and conditions as it considers appropriate, provide for the r supply of the certified copies of the documents and papers available with the Board to any person.
(3) The Board may, by order, direct that any infonnation, documents and other papers and materials produced before the Board or any of its officers, consultants, representatives or ,··· . 4 · ' otherwise which may be, or come into, their possession or custody, shall be confidential or privileged and shall not be available for inspection or supply of copies, and the Board may also direct that such documents, papers or materials shall not be used in any manner except as · specifically authorised by the Board.