Section 3. On the basis of the aforesaid recommendations it is also proposed to amend S. 4 of the Act to provid

3. On the basis of the aforesaid recommendations it is also proposed to amend S. 4 of the Act to provide for the omission of the second condition to the exercise, by the commanding officer, of the power to administer oath or affirmation, namely, the condition that the oath or affirmation should be such as a Justice of the Peace is competent to administer; also to provide that the State Government or High Court may empower any court, magistrate or other person at administer oaths or affirmations for the purpose of affidavits.