Inquiry not to be interrupted by reason of vacancy or change in the constitution of the Commission
Section 8A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 deals with inquiry not to be interrupted by reason of vacancy or change in the constitution of the Commission. Where the Commission consists of two or more members, it may act notwithstanding the absence of the Chairman or any other member or any vacancy among its members. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1952.
1[8A. Inquiry not to be interrupted by reason of vacancy or change in the constitution of the Commission.--(1) Where the Commission consists of two or more members, it may act notwithstanding the absence of the Chairman or any other member or any vacancy among its members.
(2) Where during the course of an inquiry before a Commission, a change has taken place in the constitution of the Commission by reason of any vacancy having been filled or by any other reason, it shall not be necessary for the Commission to commence the inquiry a fresh and the inquiry may be continued from the stage at which the change took place.
Section 8A, The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Act 60 of 1952).
Questions about Section 8A
What does Section 8A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act deal with?
Section 8A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act is headed "Inquiry not to be interrupted by reason of vacancy or change in the constitution of the Commission". [8A. Inquiry not to be interrupted by reason of vacancy or change in the constitution of the Commission.--(1) Where the Commission consists of two or more members, it may act notwithstanding the absence of the Chairman or any other member or any vacancy among its members.
How do I find court cases under Section 8A of the Commissions of Inquiry 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: Commissions Inquiry Act 1952 8A, section 8A Commissions Inquiry Act 1952, section 8A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 8A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act come into force?
Section 8A of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, cited as Commissions Inquiry Act 1952 8A, came into force on 01 Oct 1952, having been enacted on 14 Aug 1952. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 5. Additional powers of Commission442 words
- 10A. Penalty for acts calculated to bring the Commission or any member thereof into disrepute391 words
- 3. Appointment of Commission352 words
- 5A. Power of Commission to utilise the services of certain officers and investigation agencies for conducting investigation pertaining to inquiry351 words
- 12. Power to make rules311 words
- 7. Commission to cease to exist when so notified169 words
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