Section 8: Power to summon witnesses
consolidated text (as at 1990). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
8. Power to summon witnesses
(1) The Permanent Secretary may, in connection with the determination
of a claim for hardship relief—
(a) by summons under his hand, require the attendance of a person
at such time and place as may be specified in the summons; and
(b) examine a person on oath on any matter relating to the administration of this Act.
(2) Any person who, without reasonable cause or justification, fails to
comply with a summons issued under subsection (1) shall commit an offence.
(3) A summons under this section shall be—
(a) issued at least 10 days before the date on which the attendance
of a person is required; and
(b) served by registered post.
[S. 8 inserted by s. 5 of Act 15 of 1986 w.e.f. 14 June 1986.]
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Questions this section answers
- Can I be summoned to give evidence about someone else's hardship relief claim?
- What happens if I ignore a summons in a hardship relief case?