Civil court-like powers empower benami authorities to compel attendance, documents, evidence, and official assistance. Authorities under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act have civil court-like powers for discovery and inspection, enforcing attendance, examining persons on oath, compelling production of documents, issuing commissions, and receiving evidence on affidavits. Persons summoned must attend, state the truth, and produce required documents. Such proceedings are deemed judicial proceedings, and authorities may requisition police or government assistance for these functions.
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Civil court-like powers empower benami authorities to compel attendance, documents, evidence, and official assistance.
Authorities under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act have civil court-like powers for discovery and inspection, enforcing attendance, examining persons on oath, compelling production of documents, issuing commissions, and receiving evidence on affidavits. Persons summoned must attend, state the truth, and produce required documents. Such proceedings are deemed judicial proceedings, and authorities may requisition police or government assistance for these functions.
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