Section 7
Subs. by Act 12 of 1990, s. 62, for sub-section (5) (w.e.f. 31-5-1990).
7. Subs. by Act 12 of 1990, s. 62, for sub-section (5) (w.e.f. 31-5-1990).
(8) Any proceeding before the Appellate Tribunal shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 and for the purpose of section 196 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the Appellate Tribunal shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).