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06/10/2024
Laws of Bangladesh

The Public Servants (Inquiries) Act, 1850

( ACT NO. XXXVII OF 1850 )

Procedure at beginning of inquiry Non-appearance of accused and admission of charge
11. At the beginning of the inquiry the prosecutor shall exhibit the articles of charge to the commissioners, which shall be openly read, and the person accused shall thereupon be required to plead "guilty" or "not guilty" to each of them, which pleas shall be forthwith recorded with the articles of charge. If the person accused refuses, or without reasonable cause neglects, to appear to answer the charge either personally or by his counsel or agent, he shall be taken to admit the truth of the articles of charge.

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