Lawgist116Powers of Commissioner in relation to inquiries
(1) For the purpose of conducting an inquiry under this Chapter into the causes of any accident on a railway, the Commissioner shall, in addition to the powers specified in section 7, have the powers as are vested in a civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:--
(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and examining them on oath;
(b) requiring the discovery and production of documents;
(c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
(d) requisitioning any public record or copies thereof from any court or office;
(e) any other matter which may be prescribed.
(2) The Commissioner while conducting an inquiry under this Chapter shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).
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- 113 Notice of railway accident
- 114 Inquiry by Commissioner
- 115 Inquiry by railway administration
- 116 Powers of Commissioner in relation to inquiries
- 117 Statement made before Commissioner
- 118 Procedure, etc
- 119 No inquiry, investigation, etc., to be made if the Commission of Inquiry is appointed
- 120 Inquiry into accident not covered by section 113
- 121 Returns
- 122 Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter
