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The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997

Power to summon and examine witness

In force Act 27 of 1997 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 27 of 1997

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Section 51 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 deals with power to summon and examine witness. Any Officer empowered under this Act to conduct any enquiry may exercise such powers connected with the summoning and examining of the witnesses and the production of documents as are conferred on a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act 5 of 1908), and any such enquiry sha

Any Officer empowered under this Act to conduct any enquiry may exercise such powers connected with the summoning and examining of the witnesses and the production of documents as are conferred on a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act 5 of 1908), and any such enquiry shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding.

Section 51, The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 (Act 27 of 1997).

Questions about Section 51

What does Section 51 of the Goa Command Area Development Act deal with?

Section 51 of the Goa Command Area Development Act is headed "Power to summon and examine witness". Any Officer empowered under this Act to conduct any enquiry may exercise such powers connected with the summoning and examining of the witnesses and the production of documents as are conferred on a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act 5 of 1908), and any such enquiry sha

How do I find court cases under Section 51 of the Goa Command Area Development Act?

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When was the Goa Command Area Development Act enacted?

Goa Command Area Development Act was enacted in 1997 as Act 27 of 1997. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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