Section 29: Powers of the Custodian while holding inquiry under this Act.
The Jammu and Kashmir State Evacuees’ (Administration of Property) Act, 2006 (1949 A. D.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 6 of 2006
While [holding any inquiry] under this Act, the Custodian shall have the same powers as are vested in a 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) compelling the discovery and production of documents ;
(c) any prescribed matter ;
and the inquiry by the Custodian shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the [Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)], and the Custodian shall be deemed to be a Court within the meaning of [sections 345 and 346 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)].
Powers of the Custodian while holding inquiry under this Act.
Jurisdiction
Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status
In 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. . Substituted by Act XXIII of Svt. 2007 for “holding an enquiry”.
substituted, Act X of 1977. . Substituted for “Code of Civil Procedure, 1977 (Act X of 1977)” by S.O. 3808 (E) dated 26.10.2020.
substituted, Act XII of 1989. . Substituted for “Ranbir Penal Code (Act XII of 1989)” by S.O. 3808 (E) dated 26.10.2020.
substituted, Act XXIII of 1989. . Substituted for “sections 480 and 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1989 (Act XXIII of 1989)” ibid. (For earlier amendment see Act XXIII of Svt. 2007.
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