Section 4, Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 [S19-CE9]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 25 October 1948 by S.O. 1035(E) [N11-GC1].
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, Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 [S19CCD] (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, Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 [S19CCD] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 949 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (4)
Circular of the Department of Legal Affairs dated 14th March, 1955 on section 4 of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 [C10-AZZ], 14 March 1955, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 (41 of 1948)".
Notification S.O. 1598(E), dated 15th September, 1951 [N11-HD7], 15 September 1951, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Notification S.O. 196(E), dated 20th February, 1949 [N11-GJR], 20 February 1949, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Notification S.O. 3188(E), dated 29th July, 1955 [N11-KR0], 29 July 1955, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Cited by (3)
Section 51, Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 [S19-DXE], 15 June 1948, Band A. "section 4".
Section 56, Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 [S19-E2S], 15 June 1948, Band A. "section 4".
Rule 3, Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act Rules, 1951 [S1A-W6B], 21 February 1951, Band A. "sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Act".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D10-FB3. 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).