What are the Powers of Authority to call for information conduct investigations under section 35 of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development Act, 2016). Powers of Authority to call for information conduct investigations is defined under Section 35 of the Act. Provisions under Section 35 are:
(1) Where the Authority considers it expedient to do so, on a complaint or suo motu, relating to this Act or the rules of regulations made thereunder, it may, by order in writing and recording reasons therefor call upon any promoter or allottee or real estate agent, as the case may be, at any time to furnish in writing such information or explanation relating to its affairs as the Authority may require and appoint one or more persons to make an inquiry in relation to the affairs of any promoter or allottee or the real estate agent, as the case may be.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, while exercising the powers under sub-section (1), the Authority shall have the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:-
(i) the discovery and production of books of account and other documents, at such place and at such time as may be specified by the Authority;
(ii) summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and examining them on oath;
(iii) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;
(iv) any other matter which may be prescribed
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Section 21 : Composition of Authority
Section 22: Qualifications of Chairperson and Members of Authority
Section 23 : Terms of office of Chairperson and Members
Section 24: Salary and Allowances payable to Chairperson and Members
Section 25 : Administrative powers of Chairperson
Section 26 : Removal of Chairperson and Members from office in certain circumstances
Section 27 : Restrictions on Chairperson or Members on employment after cessation of office
Section 28 : Officers and other employees of Authority
Section 29 : Meetings of Authority
Section 30 : Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceeding of Authority
Section 31 : Filing of complaints with the Authority or the adjudicating officer
Section 32 : Functions of Authority for promotion of real estate sector
Section 33 : Advocacy and awareness measures
Section 34 : Functions of Authority
Section 35 : Powers of Authority to call for information conduct investigations
Section 36 : Power to issue interim orders
Section 37 : Powers of Authority to issue directions
Section 38 : Powers of Authority
Section 39 : Rectification of orders
Section 40 : Recovery of interest or penalty or compensation and enforcement of order, etc