22. Power to call for further evidence or explanation-Inquiry into additional articles of charge-Reference of report of Special Commissioners’ final orders. -The Government, on consideration of the report of the Commissioners may order them to take further evidence to give further explanation of their opinions. It may also order additional articles of charge to be framed, in which case the inquiry into the truth of such additional articles shall be made in the same manner as is herein directed with respect to the original charges. When special commissioners have been appointed, the Government may also, if it thinks fit, refer the report of the Commissioners to the Court or other authority to which the person accused is subordinate, for their opinion on the case; and will finally pass such orders thereon as appear just and consistent with its powers in such cases. STATE AMENDMENT Bihar (i) Section 22 renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof and in the said subsection so renumbered- (a) Omit the words “Court or other”; (b) After the words “pass such orders thereon” insert the words “or direct the authority to which the person accused is subordinate to pass such orders thereon.” (ii) Add the following sub-section (2) after the renumbered sub-section (I)- “(2) Where the orders under sub-section (1) are passed by any authority other than the Government, the Government shall always have the power to review the orders and pass such orders as appear to it to be just and proper.” [Bihar Act 34 of 1951]
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