Persons likely to be affected prejudicially to be heard

In force Act 2 of 2016 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 2016

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Section 14 of Act 2 of 2016 deals with persons likely to be affected prejudicially to be heard. At any stage of taking evidence, if the Commission,- (a) is of the opinion that it is necessary to enquire into the conduct of any person;

At any stage of taking evidence, if the Commission,- (a) is of the opinion that it is necessary to enquire into the conduct of any person; or (b) is of the opinion that taking of evidence will prejudicially affect the reputation of any person; such person shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard and to produce evidence to defend, in the enquiry. CHAPTER IV FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT
Section 14, Act 2 of 2016 (Act 2 of 2016).

Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Act 2 of 2016 deal with?

Section 14 of the Act 2 of 2016 is headed "Persons likely to be affected prejudicially to be heard". At any stage of taking evidence, if the Commission,- (a) is of the opinion that it is necessary to enquire into the conduct of any person;

How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Act 2 of 2016?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Act 2 2016 14, section 14 Act 2 2016, section 14 of the Act 2 of 2016. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Act 2 of 2016 enacted?

Act 2 of 2016 was enacted in 2016 as Act 2 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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