Manner of holding enquiry

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....r after considering such evidences as produced by the Inspector-cum-Facilitator, is satisfied that an offence has been committed, shall issue summons to the accused on the address specified in the complaint and fix a date for appearance. (2) The authorisation to appear on behalf of either of the parties, shall be presented to the officer under sub-rule (1) during the hearing of the complaint an....

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....pportunity of cross examination of the witnesses so produced. (5) The officer shall after hearing the parties and considering the evidence so produced whether oral and documentary, shall decide the complaint in accordance with the provisions of the Code. (6) The officer shall, while passing an order, record - (a) the particulars of the complaint; (b) the details of the part....

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....d: Provided that not more than three adjournments shall be allowed: Provided further that the officer may at his discretion permit hearing the parties or any of the party, as the case may be, through video conferencing. (9) The officer shall endorse or cause to be endorsed on each document, the date of its presentation or receipt, as the case may be, and if the documents are submitted ele....

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....se of sub-section (1) of section 111 of the code. (13) The officer may, after giving the Inspector-cum-Facilitator an opportunity of being heard, refuse to entertain a complaint, if he is satisfied for reasons to be recorded in writing, that- (a) the complainant has filed the complaint beyond six months from the date on which the offence complained is committed; (b) the compla....