Excise and Taxation officer’s power to require attendance of witness
Section 42 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 deals with excise and Taxation officer’s power to require attendance of witness. An [Excise and Taxation Officer] empowered to hold an enquiry into an offence under this Act, may by order in writing require the attendance before himself of any person, who appears to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case or to produce any documents relevant thereto and such person shal
An 2[Excise and Taxation Officer] empowered to hold an enquiry into an offence under this Act, may by order in writing require the attendance before himself of any person, who appears to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case or to produce any documents relevant thereto and such person shall attend or produce as so required; provided that a person who from sickness or other infirmity may be unable to attend or who is a pardhanashin lady or is otherwise exempted from appearance in Court shall not be bound to attend at any place other than the residence of such person.
Section 42, The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 (Act 9 of 1901).
Questions about Section 42
What does Section 42 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act deal with?
Section 42 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act is headed "Excise and Taxation officer’s power to require attendance of witness". An [Excise and Taxation Officer] empowered to hold an enquiry into an offence under this Act, may by order in writing require the attendance before himself of any person, who appears to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case or to produce any documents relevant thereto and such person shal
How do I find court cases under Section 42 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise 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: Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act 42, section 42 Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, section 42 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act enacted?
Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act was enacted in 1901 as Act 9 of 1901. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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