Section 4, Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [S15-175]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 30 March 1892 by S.O. 2550(E) [N11-BZ1].
4. Registration of commissioners appointed by the court.—(1) Every commissioner appointed by the court shall, within thirty days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the taking of evidence on commission after such commencement, within thirty days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the High Court in Form B, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees. (2) The High Court shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No commissioner appointed by the court shall carry on the taking of evidence on commission unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Court: Section 2, Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [S15151] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "court" means a court of civil jurisdiction and includes a tribunal constituted under this Act
Court: 49 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [S15151] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (3)
Notification S.O. 3309(E), dated 4th November, 1896 [N11-CH1], 4 November 1896, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Notification S.O. 1864(E), dated 4th January, 1897 [N11-CJ7], 4 January 1897, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Notification S.O. 3208(E), dated 14th October, 1897 [N11-CQD], 14 October 1897, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Cited by (3)
Section 24, Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [S15-1VR], 16 August 1891, Band A. "section 4".
Section 29, Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [S15-207], 16 August 1891, Band A. "section 4".
Rule 3, Bankers Books Evidence Act Rules, 1892 [S15-3CV], 30 March 1892, Band A. "sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Act".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D10-7ZB. Every commissioner appointed by the court: Apply for registration to the High Court in Form B, fee two hundred rupees; thirty days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form B. Published by Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice (synthetic record).