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Bare Act

The Madhya Pradesh Vibhageeya Janch (Sakshiyo ka Hazir Karyaya Jana tatha Dastavezon ka Pesh Karaya Jana) Adhiniyam, 1979

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This Madhya Pradesh law governs departmental inquiries for government employees and officials. It applies to state servants, local authority members, and employees of state-owned corporations. The Act ensures that anyone called to give evidence is paid for their travel and other expenses. It also outlines the procedures for these inquiries, allowing the inquiring authority to follow civil court procedures to summon witnesses and enforce attendance. Essentially, it protects the rights of witnesses and sets clear rules for disciplinary proceedings against public servants in the state.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Departmental inquiries to which Act shall apply
  3. 3. Definitions
  4. 4. Amendment of Section 6
  5. 5. Contents of summons
  6. 6. Service of summons
  7. 7. Non-delivery of summons
  8. 9. Procedure for seeking permission to invoke the provisions of the Act by the Inquiry Officer
  9. 10. Power to authorise an inquiring officer under Section 5
  10. Form I. Form of letter under rule 4
  11. Form III. Summons to Witness
  12. Instructions. Instructions relating to payment of travelling and other expenses to witnesses in departmental enquiries
  13. Schedule. Forms

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