In force
The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
19 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Definitions
- 3Appointment of Commission
- 4Powers of Commission
- 5Certain words omitted by Act 79 of 1971, s. 11 (w.e.f. 30-12-1971)
- 5APower of Commission to utilise the services of certain officers and investigation agencies for conducting investigation pertaining to inquiry
- 5BPower of Commission to appoint assessors
- 6Statements made by persons to the Commission
- 6APersons not obliged to disclose secret process of manufacture of goods in certain cases
- 7Commission to cease to exist when so notified
- 8Procedure to be followed by the Commission
- 8AInquiry not to be interrupted by reason of vacancy or change in the constitution of the Commission
- 8BPersons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard
- 8CRight of cross-examination and representation by legal practitioner
- 9Protection of action taken in good faith
- 10Members, etc., to be public servants
- 10APenalty for acts calculated to bring the Commission or any member thereof into disrepute
- 11Act to apply to other inquiring authorities in certain cases
- 12Power to make rules