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The Rajasthan Disciplinary Proceedings (Summoning of Witnesses and Production of Documents) Act, 1959

The Rajasthan Disciplinary Proceedings (Summoning of Witnesses and Production of Documents) Act, 1959

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The Rajasthan Disciplinary Proceedings Act of 1959 regulates departmental investigations against public service employees in Rajasthan. Under this law, the state officials conducting these disciplinary inquiries are granted the same authority as civil courts to summon witnesses and compel the production of relevant documents. This regulation is important because it ensures that government disciplinary cases are thorough, fair, and legally enforceable. By allowing officials to legally force witnesses to testify and submit evidence through district judges or collectors, the law prevents individuals from dodging investigations, guaranteeing accountability and integrity within the state's public administration.

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  1. 1. Short title extent and commencement
  2. 2. Application of Act
  3. 3. Definitions
  4. 4. Powers of inquiring authority to enforce attendance of witnesses and compel production of documents
  5. 5. Power to make rules

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