167. Mode of giving evidence

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

In any proceeding under this Act before the

Court, the evidence shall be given by affidavit in the absence of directions to the contrary. However in any case in which the Court shall think it right so to do, the Court may take evidence, viva voce, in lieu of or in addition to evidence by affidavit.

(2)

The provisions of subsection (1) shall, mutatis mutandis, apply in respect of the giving of evidence at an inquiry before the Director-General.

(3)

In case any part of the evidence is taken viva voce, the Director-General may exercise the powers conferred on a Commission appointed under the provisions of the

Commissions of Inquiry Act for compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and for administering oaths to all persons who shall be examined before him.

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