Agricultural Produce (Cereals) Act, 1934
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Amendment of section 61 of the Principal Act. |
20.—(1) Section 61 of the Principal Act shall be construed and have effect as if— | |
(a) the following paragraph were inserted in sub-section (4) thereof in lieu of paragraph (e) now contained therein, that is to say:— | ||
“(e) there has, in the opinion of the appropriate Minister, been any contravention (whether by way of commission or omission) of this Act or any regulations made thereunder by the person registered in such register,” and | ||
(b) there were substituted in paragraph (b) of sub-section (5) thereof the words “within seven days after the service of such notice” for the words “before the expiration of such notice”now contained therein; and the words “within seven days after the service of such notice” for the words “before such expiration” now contained therein. | ||
(2) The following provisions shall have effect in relation to every inquiry held under sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (b) of sub-section (5) of section 61 of the Principal Act, that is to say:— | ||
(a) the Minister who causes such inquiry to be held shall appoint a fit and proper person to hold such inquiry, and the person so appointed shall have power to take evidence on oath which he is hereby authorised to administer; | ||
(b) the said Minister shall give to the person in relation to whom such inquiry is to be held notice of the time and place of the holding of such inquiry, and such person shall be entitled to appear at such inquiry by counsel or solicitor and to adduce evidence. |