Section 8B: Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard.
The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952Central Act · Act 60 of 1952
[8B. Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard.-- If, at any stage of the inquiry, the Commission,--
(a) considers it necessary to inquire into the conduct of any person; or
(b) is of opinion that the reputation of any person is likely to be prejudicially affected by the inquiry,
the Commission shall give to that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the inquiry and to produce evidence in his defence:
Provided that nothing in this section shall apply where the credit of a witness is being impeached.]
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- inserted. Ins. by s. 12, ibid. (w.e.f. 30-10-1971).
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