Power of person or body of persons appointed under section 15 to call for assistance in any investigation

In force Act 65 of 1951 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 65 of 1951 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 31 Oct 1951

Commencement. 08-05-1952, 15-02-1962

Section 18 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 deals with power of person or body of persons appointed under section 15 to call for assistance in any investigation. The person or body of persons appointed to make any investigation under section 15 [or section 15A] may choose one or more persons possessing special knowledge of any matter relating to the investigation to assist him or it in holding the investigation. The Act was enacted on 31 Oct 1951.

(1) The person or body of persons appointed to make any investigation under section 15 ²⁴[or section 15A] may choose one or more persons possessing special knowledge of any matter relating to the investigation to assist him or it in holding the investigation.
(2) The person or body of persons so appointed shall have all the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), for the purpose of taking evidence on oath (which he or it is hereby empowered to administer) and of enforcing the attendance of witnesses and compelling the production of documents and material objects, and the person or body of persons shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXXV of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898).
Section 18, The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (Act 65 of 1951).

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Questions about Section 18

What does Section 18 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act deal with?

Section 18 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act is headed "Power of person or body of persons appointed under section 15 to call for assistance in any investigation". The person or body of persons appointed to make any investigation under section 15 [or section 15A] may choose one or more persons possessing special knowledge of any matter relating to the investigation to assist him or it in holding the investigation.

How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) 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: Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 18, section 18 Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, section 18 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) 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 18 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 15 (Power to cause investigation to be made into scheduled industries or industrial undertakings), section 15A (Power to investigate into the affairs of a company in liquidation), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 18 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act enacted?

Section 18 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, cited as Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 18, was enacted on 31 Oct 1951 as Act 65 of 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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