Commissions of Inquiry
Subject – Administrative Law
Commissions of Inquiry
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Submitted by: Arvind Srinivas
I.D. No. 1555
3rd Year, B.A. Ll. B. (Hons.)
Date of Submission: 12th September, 2010.
Research Methodology
1. Aim:
This paper aims to make a study of and examine the status, relevance and functions of commissions of inquiry.
2. Scope and Limitations:
The scope of the paper extends to a descriptive study of the status,powers, functions and relevance of commissions of inquiry. Due to paucity of time an space an analytical approach could not be taken.
3. Research Questions:
The following research questions are answered in this paper:
What is the status of a commission of enquiry?
What are the powers and functions of a commission of inquiry?
What is the relevance of commissions of inquiry?
4. Data Sources:
Secondary sources of data such as books and case law have been used in the compilation of this paper. All sources of data have been duly acknowledged.
5. Style of Writing:
A uniform and analytical mode of writing has been employed throughout the paper.
6. Mode of Citation:
A uniform and approved mode of citation has been used in this paper.
Introduction
The necessity for the Commissions of Inquiry Act of 1952 (the Act) arose principally due to the tedious nature of the measures that needed to be taken before setting up any such commission. Prior to the enactment of this legislation public inquiry had to be ordered either by executive notice served under the Public Service Inquiries Act of 1850 or by the enactment of ad hoc legislation such as the Sugar Crisis Enquiring Authority Act of 1950. The Act itself is modeled on the Tribunals Of Inquiry (Evidence) Act, 1921 of England. Despite the general structure being similar, the two Acts have significant differences. The differences increased after the recommendations of the 24th Law Commission Report
Commissions of Inquiry
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Submitted by: Arvind Srinivas
I.D. No. 1555
3rd Year, B.A. Ll. B. (Hons.)
Date of Submission: 12th September, 2010.
Research Methodology
1. Aim:
This paper aims to make a study of and examine the status, relevance and functions of commissions of inquiry.
2. Scope and Limitations:
The scope of the paper extends to a descriptive study of the status,powers, functions and relevance of commissions of inquiry. Due to paucity of time an space an analytical approach could not be taken.
3. Research Questions:
The following research questions are answered in this paper:
What is the status of a commission of enquiry?
What are the powers and functions of a commission of inquiry?
What is the relevance of commissions of inquiry?
4. Data Sources:
Secondary sources of data such as books and case law have been used in the compilation of this paper. All sources of data have been duly acknowledged.
5. Style of Writing:
A uniform and analytical mode of writing has been employed throughout the paper.
6. Mode of Citation:
A uniform and approved mode of citation has been used in this paper.
Introduction
The necessity for the Commissions of Inquiry Act of 1952 (the Act) arose principally due to the tedious nature of the measures that needed to be taken before setting up any such commission. Prior to the enactment of this legislation public inquiry had to be ordered either by executive notice served under the Public Service Inquiries Act of 1850 or by the enactment of ad hoc legislation such as the Sugar Crisis Enquiring Authority Act of 1950. The Act itself is modeled on the Tribunals Of Inquiry (Evidence) Act, 1921 of England. Despite the general structure being similar, the two Acts have significant differences. The differences increased after the recommendations of the 24th Law Commission Report