Mode of taking evidence in formal inquiries
Section 177 of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 deals with mode of taking evidence in formal inquiries. In all formal inquiries the evidence shall be taken down in full, in writing, in such language as may be prescribed, by or in the presence and hearing and under the personal superintendence and direction of, the officer making the investigation or inquiry, and shall be signed by him.
(1) In all formal inquiries the evidence shall be taken down in full, in writing, in such language as may be prescribed, by or in the presence and hearing and under the personal superintendence and direction of, the officer making the investigation or inquiry, and shall be signed by him. The officer shall read out or cause to be read out the evidence so taken to the witness and obtain his signature thereto in token of its correctness.
(2) In cases in which the evidence is not taken down in full in writing as aforesaid, the officer making investigation or inquiry shall, as the examination of each witness proceeds, make a memorandum of the substance of what such witness deposes; and such memorandum shall be written and signed by such officer with his own hand, and shall form part of the record.
(3) If such officer is prevented from making a memorandum as required aforesaid, he shall record the reason of his inability to do so.
(4) When the evidence is given in English, such officer may take it down in that language with his own hand, and an authenticated translation of the same in such language as may be prescribed shall be made and shall form part of the record.
Section 177, The Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 (Act 9 of 1969).
Questions about Section 177
What does Section 177 of the Goa Land Revenue Code deal with?
Section 177 of the Goa Land Revenue Code is headed "Mode of taking evidence in formal inquiries". In all formal inquiries the evidence shall be taken down in full, in writing, in such language as may be prescribed, by or in the presence and hearing and under the personal superintendence and direction of, the officer making the investigation or inquiry, and shall be signed by him.
How do I find court cases under Section 177 of the Goa Land Revenue Code?
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When was the Goa Land Revenue Code enacted?
Goa Land Revenue Code was enacted in 1969 as Act 9 of 1969. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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