184. Inquiry into accident. - (1) Whenever a District Magistrate, a Commissioner of Police or a Magistrate subordinate to a District Magistrate holds an inquiry under Sec. 9 (1) of the Act, he shall adjourn such an inquiry unless the Chief Controller or an officer nominated by him is present to watch the proceedings or the Magistrate has received information from the Chief Controller that officer does not wish to send a representative.
(2) The Magistrate shall, at least 21 days before holding the adjourned inquiry, send to the Chief Controller notice in writing of the time and place of holding the adjourned inquiry.
(3) Where an accident has been attended with loss of human life the Magistrate, before the adjournment, may, take evidence to identify any bodies and may order the disposal thereof.
(4) The Chief Controller or his representative shall be at liberty at any such inquiry to examine any witnesses subject to the order of the Magistrate on points of law.
(5) Where the Chief Controller is not present or represented at any inquire held by a District Magistrate or a Commissioner of Police or a Magistrate -subordinate to District Magistrate a copy of the report of the proceedings thereof shall be sent to him.
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