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Section 12: Powers of the Commission

The Meghalaya State Commission for Women Act, 2005 (Act No.7 of 2005)State Act of Meghalaya · Act 7 of 2005

(1) The Commission shall, for the purpose of any inquiry under this Act have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Courts while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act 5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:-

(a) Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any witness and examining him/her.

(b) Requiring the discovery and production of any document;

(c) Receiving evidence on affidavit;

(d) Requisitioning any public records or copy thereof from any public office;

(e) Issuing commissions for examination of witnesses.

(2) Any proceeding before the Commission shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of Section 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code (Central Act 45 of 1860) and the Commission shall be deemed to be a court for the purpose of Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974).

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ActThe Meghalaya State Commission for Women Act, 2005 (Act No.7 of 2005)
Section12
Marginal notePowers of the Commission
JurisdictionState of Meghalaya
StatusIn force as published by the source

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