Section 1
Ins. by Act 75 of 1976, s. 2 (w.e.f. 11-6-1976).
1. Ins. by Act 75 of 1976, s. 2 (w.e.f. 11-6-1976).
opinion that it is necessary, in the interests of the general public, and, in particular, in the interest of production, supply or distribution of tea, to investigate into the possibility of running or restarting the tea undertaking, make an application to the Court praying for permission to make, or cause to be made, an investigation into such possibility by such person or body or persons as that Government may appoint for the purpose; and, where such an application is made, the Court shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or in any other law for the time being in force, grant the permission prayed for.
(3) The person or body of persons appointed to make any investigation under sub-section (1) or , as the case may be, sub-section (2), shall have the same powers as are specified in section 18 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (65 of 1951).