Section 28H of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994
1[28H. Powers of eviction officers.--An eviction officer shall, for the purpose of holding any inquiry into this Chapter, have the same powers, as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), while trying a suit in respect of the following matters, namely:--
- (a)summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
- (b)requiring the discovery and production of documents;
- (c)any other matter which may be prescribed.]
Summary
- When holding an inquiry, an eviction officer has the same legal powers as a regular civil court trying a lawsuit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
- The officer has the authority to summon anyone, force them to attend the inquiry, and examine them under oath.
- The officer can require people to discover and produce documents needed for the inquiry.
- The officer may also exercise any other powers that might be prescribed by the rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can an eviction officer force me to attend an inquiry?
Yes, they have the power to summon you and enforce your attendance just like a civil court judge.
2. Do I have to tell the truth if the eviction officer asks me questions?
Yes, because the eviction officer has the power to examine you under oath during their inquiry.
3. Can the officer make me hand over my private business records?
If the documents are relevant, the officer has the power to require the discovery and production of those documents.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 28H of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, an eviction officer holding an inquiry has the same powers as which of the following authorities?
Q2.Under Section 28H of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, which specific action is an eviction officer explicitly permitted to take during an inquiry?
Q3.Under Section 28H of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, what power does an eviction officer have regarding evidence?
Q4.Under Section 28H of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, what governs the additional powers an eviction officer might have beyond summoning people and producing documents?