# The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, Section 8B: Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard

- Act: The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Act 60 of 1952)
- In force from: 1952-10-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/commissions-inquiry-act-1952/section/8B/

## Text

1[8B. Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard.--If, at any stage of the inquiry, the Commission,-- (a) considers it necessary to inquire into the conduct of any person; or (b) is of opinion that the reputation of any person is likely to be prejudicially affected by the inquiry, the Commission shall give to that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the inquiry and to produce evidence in his defence: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply where the credit of a witness is being impeached.]

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