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Sections of The Commission of Inquiry Act

The Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952 establishes the framework for appointing Commissions to investigate specific issues in India, excluding Jammu and Kashmir. It outlines the powers and procedures for conducting inquiries, including the ability to summon witnesses and issue subpoenas, as well as penalties for providing false evidence. The Act mandates that the Commission submit a report of findings to the government, which must be made public, though the government is not legally obligated to follow the recommendations.

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Sections of The Commission of Inquiry Act

The Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952 establishes the framework for appointing Commissions to investigate specific issues in India, excluding Jammu and Kashmir. It outlines the powers and procedures for conducting inquiries, including the ability to summon witnesses and issue subpoenas, as well as penalties for providing false evidence. The Act mandates that the Commission submit a report of findings to the government, which must be made public, though the government is not legally obligated to follow the recommendations.

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Sections of the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952

Section 1 – Short Title, Extent, and Commencement:

The Act extends to the whole of India, except the state of Jammu and
Kashmir, and came into force on 1st May 1952.

Section 2 – Definitions:

Defines various terms used in the Act, such as "Commission",


"Government", and "Inquiry".

Section 3 – Power to Appoint Commission:

The government may appoint a Commission to investigate specific


issues, giving terms of reference and setting deadlines.

Section 4 – Power of Inquiry:

Specifies the powers of a Commission to summon and examine


witnesses, enforce attendance, and compel the production of
documents.

Section 5 – Procedure to be followed by the Commission:

Details the procedures the Commission must follow in conducting its


inquiry, including conducting hearings, questioning witnesses, and
recording evidence.

Section 6 – Power of the Commission to Issue Subpoenas:

The Commission can issue subpoenas or summons to compel individuals


to attend and give evidence.

Section 8 – Penalties for False Evidence:

Anyone who intentionally gives false evidence before a Commission can


be punished under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Section 10 – Report of the Commission:

The Commission must submit a report on its findings and


recommendations to the government.
Section 11 – Government Action on the Report:

After receiving the report, the government is required to make the report
public and act on it, though they are not legally bound by the
recommendations.

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