Appointment of Adjudicating Authority under FEMA establishes designated officers and jurisdictional limits for adjudication and inquiry. Under section 16 the Central Government appoints Adjudicating Authorities to hold inquiries for adjudication under section 13, specifying territorial and monetary jurisdiction; a written complaint by an authorised officer is required to commence inquiry; alleged contraventers may appear in person or with assistance; adjudicating authorities possess the powers of a civil court for attendance, document production, commissions and review; proceedings are deemed judicial and authorities should endeavour to dispose of complaints within one year, recording reasons if delayed.
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Appointment of Adjudicating Authority under FEMA establishes designated officers and jurisdictional limits for adjudication and inquiry.
Under section 16 the Central Government appoints Adjudicating Authorities to hold inquiries for adjudication under section 13, specifying territorial and monetary jurisdiction; a written complaint by an authorised officer is required to commence inquiry; alleged contraventers may appear in person or with assistance; adjudicating authorities possess the powers of a civil court for attendance, document production, commissions and review; proceedings are deemed judicial and authorities should endeavour to dispose of complaints within one year, recording reasons if delayed.
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