Section 87A. Adjudication of penalties.

1[87A. Adjudication of penalties.---For the purpose of adjudication of penalties under sections 68 and 87, the State Government, may designate the Deputy Registrar appointed nder section 13 of this Act, to be the adjudicating officer, for holding an inquiry and imposing penalties in the manner as may be provided by rules by the High Court: Provided that the State Government may appoint as many adjudicating officers as may be required: Provided further that no such penalty shall be imposed without giving the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard.]