Section 12: Procedure and powers of the Controller — Karachi Hotels and Lodging-houses (Control) Act, 1950

Partly in force — federal text; provincial/ICT scope varies (see notes) — Source: Pakistan Code (single official PDF, 2026-08-21). Whether this provision is still in force has not been independently verified.

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12. Procedure and powers of the Controller.___(1) No order under section 5, 6, 7 or 11 of this Act shall be made by the Controller, except after holding an enquiry. (2) Every such enquiry shall be made summarily in the prescribed manner. (3) For the purpose of holding such enquiries and any other enquiries which he may deem necessary for the discharge of his functions under the Act, the Controller shall have the same powers as are vested in civil courts in respect of___ (a) proof of facts by affidavit; (b) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (c) compelling the production of documents and other material evidence; and (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses. (4) The proceedings of every enquiry under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings for the purposes of sections 193 and 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).

Effective date: 1950-01-01

Related sections

Section 11: Conditions applicable to eviction of guests Section 13: Further powers of Controller Section 10: Charge in excess of fair rate prohibited Section 14: Appeals Section 9: Reservation of accommodation at the instance of Controller Section 15: Penalty for failure to register hotel or lodging-house. Any owner of a hotel or a lodging

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