185. Inquiry into more serious accidents. -(1) Whenever an inquiry is held under Sec. 9-A of the Act the persons holding such inquiry shall hold the Same in open Court in such manner and under such conditions as they may think most effectual for ascertaining the causes and circumstances of the accidents and enabling them to make the report under this rule: -
Provided that where the Central Government so directs the inquiry may be held in camera.
(2) Whenever an inquiry under sub-rule (1) is held by a person other than the Chief Controller, such person shall arrange for the Chief Controller to be represented at such inquiry including any adjournment thereof. The person holding the inquiry shall, it least '21 days before holding the inquiry or any adjourned inquiry, send to the Chief Controller a notice in writing of the time and place of holding such inquiry. The Chief Controller may attend in person or send a representative and in either case, he shall have power to examine witnesses where he so desires.
(3) Person attending as witness before this Court shall be allowed such expenses as are payable to witnesses attending before a Civil Court subordinate to the High Court having jurisdiction in the place where the inquiry is held. In case of dispute as to the amount to be allowed the question shall be referred to the local Magistrate who, on request by the Court shall ascertain and certify the proper amount of such expenses.
(4) All expenses incurred in relation to an inquiry or investigation under this rule shall be deemed to be part of the expenses of the Department of the Explosives.
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