LawgistThe Murshidabad Estate Administration Act
17Investigation to be deemed a judicial proceeding
Everyinvestigation conducted by the Manager with reference to any claim preferred before him under this Act, or to any matter connected with such claim, shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860); and everystatement made by any person examined by or before the Manager with reference to any such investigation, whether upon oath or otherwise, shall be deemed to be evidence within the meaning of the said Code.
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All sections
- 1 Short title and extent
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Appointment of Manager
- 4 Effect of order under section 3
- 5 Suits and appeals during management
- 6 Manager to receive rents, issues and profits
- 7 Application by Manager of sums received
- 8 Notice to claimants
- 9 Presentation of claims
- 10 Debt not duly notified to be barred
- 11 Determination of debts
- 12 Power to inquire into consideration for leases, etc
- 13 Appeals to Board of Revenue
- 14 Scheme for settlement of debts
- 15 Power to call for further particulars
- 16 Power to summon witnesses
- 17 Investigation to be deemed a judicial proceeding
- 18 Power to order production of accounts, papers, etc., and evidence of title
- 19 Powers of Manager for realisation of rents, etc
- 20 Power to lease
- 21 Power of Manager to contract and take action for the benefit of the estate
- 22 Powers or supervision and control
- 23 Manager to be deemed a public servant
- 24 Recovery of fines
- 25 Bar of suits, etc., against certain persons
- 26 Power of State Government to make orders
- 27 Effect of withdrawal from entry by State Government
- 28 Power to make rules
