Section 8: Reference by the Federal Government or Commission to the Court

8. Reference by the Federal Government or Commission to the Court.—(1) Without prejudice to the powers, jurisdiction and authority exercisable by the concerned Minister-in-Charge of the Federal Government or any functionary thereof or the Commission under this Act, the concerned Minister-in-Charge of the Federal Government or the Commission, as the case may be, may make a reference to the Court, on any question or matter which is considered to be of special significance requiring orders, determination or action concerning affairs of a company or class of companies or any action of any officer thereof. Explanation.—In this sub-section "officer" includes an auditor, liquidator or agent of the company. (2) Where a reference is made to the Court under sub-section (1), the Court may make such order as it may deem just and equitable under the circumstances. PART IV

Effective date: 2017-05-30

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