Central Act
The Departmental Inquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Documents) Act, 1972
An Act to provide for the enforcement of attendance of witnesses and production of documents in certain departmental inquiries and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 18 of 1972 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1972-05-31 |
| In force from | 1972-05-31 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Internal Security |
| Sections | 7 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Departmental Inquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Documents) Act, 1972 come into force?
It came into force on 1972-05-31, having been enacted on 1972-05-31.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Internal Security).
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