Section 14 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876
For the purposes of this Act, the Manager may summon and enforce the attendance of witnesses and compel them to give evidence, and compel the production of documents by the same means, and, as far as possible, in the same manner, as is provided in the case of a Civil Court by the Code of Civil Procedure.
Summary
- The Manager is allowed to call witnesses to come and give evidence regarding claims under the Act.
- The Manager has the power to force these witnesses to attend the investigation.
- The Manager can also force people to bring and hand over documents needed for the investigation.
- To carry out these powers, the Manager uses the same methods and rules as a Civil Court does under the Code of Civil Procedure.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Manager force me to show up and testify?
Yes, the Manager has the power to summon and enforce the attendance of witnesses.
2. What rules does the Manager follow when calling witnesses?
The Manager follows the same rules as a Civil Court, as provided by the Code of Civil Procedure.
3. Can the Manager make me hand over a private document?
Yes, the Manager can compel the production of documents for the purposes of the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, which specific law provides the procedure for summoning witnesses?
Q2.According to Section 14 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, the Manager's power to compel the production of documents is most similar to which authority?