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The Punjab Departmental Enquiries (Powers) Act, 1955

The Punjab Departmental Enquiries (Powers) Act, 1955

General19552 sections

The Punjab Departmental Enquiries (Powers) Act, 1955 equips officers conducting administrative disciplinary proceedings against civil servants in Punjab and Chandigarh with official legal authority. Under this law, inquiry officers hold powers similar to a civil court during hearings under state civil service rules. Specifically, officers can legally summon witnesses, compel them to testify under oath, and mandate the production of relevant documents and evidence. This law is important because it ensures that internal government investigations into official misconduct can gather crucial evidence and witness testimonies thoroughly, preventing individuals from withholding key information or ignoring inquiry proceedings.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commence.
  2. 2. Power to summon witnesses

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