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Section 30: Counsellor not to give evidence

Tamil Nadu Family Courts (Procedure) Rules, 1996.Central Rules · 1984

The counsellors shall not be permitted to give evidence in any Court in respect of the information, statements, notes or report acquired or prepared by them. However, if required by the Court, a report relating to the home environment of the parties concerned, their personalities and their relationship with their child/children shall be submitted in order to assist the Court in deciding the question of custody or guardianship of any child/children of the marriage:

Provided further that the counsellor shall also submit to the Court, a report relating to home environment, income or standard of living of the party or parties concerned in order to assist the Court in determining the amount of maintenance and/or alimony to be granted to one of the parties.

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ActTamil Nadu Family Courts (Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Section30
Marginal noteCounsellor not to give evidence
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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