Section 16 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933
Power to summon witnesses.
The Managermay for the purpose of any investigation under this Act 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, 1908 (5 of 1908).
Summary
- The Manager can officially summon people to appear as witnesses during an investigation.
- He can legally force witnesses to attend the meeting and give their evidence.
- The Manager can also force people to bring and show documents needed for the case.
- The Manager uses the same rules and powers that a Civil Court uses to handle witnesses and evidence.
- These powers follow the standards set by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
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. Does the Manager have the same power as a judge regarding witnesses?
Yes, he has the same means and manner as provided for a Civil Court.
3. Which specific law gives the rules for how the Manager summons people?
The rules follow the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
4. Can I be forced to hand over papers even if I don't want to?
Yes, the Manager can compel the production of documents.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 16 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, which law governs the Manager's power to summon witnesses?
2.What can the Manager compel a person to do under Section 16 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933?
3.Under Section 16 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, for what purpose can the Manager summon witnesses?