Adjudication inquiry procedures require show-cause notice and hearing rights, enabling penalty imposition under the Act upon proof. Adjudication begins with a show-cause notice stating the alleged contravention and allowing a minimum response period; if inquiry follows, the Adjudicating Authority fixes appearance, explains the alleged breach and applicable provisions, permits production of documents and evidence, may adjourn hearings, is not bound by the Indian Evidence Act when taking evidence, and may summon witnesses and documents. The Authority may proceed in absence of the person if they fail to appear. If satisfied of contravention, the Authority may impose a penalty under section 13, issue a written dated signed order stating reasons, and supply a free copy of the order.
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Adjudication inquiry procedures require show-cause notice and hearing rights, enabling penalty imposition under the Act upon proof.
Adjudication begins with a show-cause notice stating the alleged contravention and allowing a minimum response period; if inquiry follows, the Adjudicating Authority fixes appearance, explains the alleged breach and applicable provisions, permits production of documents and evidence, may adjourn hearings, is not bound by the Indian Evidence Act when taking evidence, and may summon witnesses and documents. The Authority may proceed in absence of the person if they fail to appear. If satisfied of contravention, the Authority may impose a penalty under section 13, issue a written dated signed order stating reasons, and supply a free copy of the order.
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