Foreign exchange adjudication: appointed officers conduct complaint-based inquiries, ensure hearings, and exercise civil-court powers for penalties. Section 16 establishes the framework for appointing Adjudicating Authorities to inquire into alleged contraventions attracting penalties under section 13. ... Summary
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Foreign exchange adjudication: appointed officers conduct complaint-based inquiries, ensure hearings, and exercise civil-court powers for penalties.
Section 16 establishes the framework for appointing Adjudicating Authorities to inquire into alleged contraventions attracting penalties under section 13. An inquiry may proceed only on a written complaint by an authorised officer, and the person concerned must receive a reasonable opportunity of being heard. The person may appear personally or be assisted by a legal practitioner or chartered accountant. Complaints must be handled expeditiously, with periodic written reasons required where final disposal is not achieved within one year.
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