Power to summon and examine witnesses

Q: When did Section 48 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?

Section 48 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 48, came into force on 01 Mar 1964, having been enacted on 11 Dec 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Mar 1964 Act 45 of 1963 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 1963 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 11 Dec 1963 In force 01 Mar 1964

Section 48 of the Administrators-General Act, 1963 deals with power to summon and examine witnesses. The Administrator-General may, whenever he desires, for the purposes of this Act, to satisfy himself regarding any question of fact, exercise all the powers vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), when trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:-- The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.

(1) The Administrator-General may, whenever he desires, for the purposes of this Act, to satisfy himself regarding any question of fact, exercise all the powers vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), when trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:--
(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses and examining them on oath;
(b) discovery and inspection;
(c) compelling the production of documents; and
(d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses.
(2) The provisions of sub-section (2) of section 45 shall apply in relation to a person summoned by the Administrator-General under this section as they apply in relation to a person summoned under that section.
Section 48, The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963).

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This section refers to

s. 45 Power of auditors to summon and examine witnesses, and to call for documents

Questions about Section 48

What does Section 48 of the Administrators-General Act deal with?

Section 48 of the Administrators-General Act is headed "Power to summon and examine witnesses". The Administrator-General may, whenever he desires, for the purposes of this Act, to satisfy himself regarding any question of fact, exercise all the powers vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), when trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:--

How do I find court cases under Section 48 of the Administrators-General Act?

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: Administrators-General Act 48, section 48 Administrators-General Act, section 48 of the Administrators-General Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 48 of the Administrators-General Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 45 (Power of auditors to summon and examine witnesses, and to call for documents), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 48 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?

Section 48 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 48, came into force on 01 Mar 1964, having been enacted on 11 Dec 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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