Commission of Enquiries Act, 1952
8B. Persons likely to be prejudicially
affected to be heard – If, at any stage of the inquiry, the Commission -
(a) considers it necessary to
inquire into the conduct of any person or
(b) is of opinion that the
reputation of any person is likely to be prejudicially affected by the inquiry.
The commission shall give to that person a reasonable
opportunity of being heard in the inquiry and to produce evidence in his
defense.
Provided that nothing in this
section shall apply where the credit of a witness is being impeached.