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Section 27: Evidence Act not to apply in the proceedings before Ombudsman

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Redressal of Subscriber Grievance) Regulations, 2015Central Regulations · 2013

(1) In proceedings before the Ombudsman strict rules of evidence under the Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872) shall not apply and the Ombudsman may determine his own procedure consistent with the principles of natural justice.

(2) The Ombudsman shall decide whether to hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument or whether the proceeding shall be conducted on the basis of documents and other materials.

Provided that it shall not be necessary for a subscriber to be present at the oral hearing of proceedings under these regulations and the Ombudsman may proceed on the basis of the documentary evidence submitted before him.

(3) No legal practitioner shall be permitted to represent the respondents at the proceedings before the Ombudsman except where a legal practitioner has been permitted to represent the complainants by the Ombudsman.

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ActPension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Redressal of Subscriber Grievance) Regulations, 2015
Section27
Marginal noteEvidence Act not to apply in the proceedings before Ombudsman
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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