State authorities' power to issue summons aligns with separation of powers, supported by Section 14C of Central Excise Act.

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....Jurisdiction - power of State authority to issue summons - violation of principle of separation of powers - It is not found that such powers are in any manner beyond the competence of legislature or opposed to any of the fundamental rights or other provisions of the Constitution of India. It is also recalled that Section 14C of the Central Excise Act and Section 108 of the Customs Act contain similar provisions authorizing the appropriate officer with the power to summon attendance of a witness for recording statement or for production of documents. The vires of the said section must be upheld. - HC....