[All persons summoned under sub-section (1) shall be bound to attend, either in person or by an authorised representative, as such officer may direct, and the person so appearing shall state the truth during examination or make statements or produce such documents and other things as may be required.] 1
1 Inserted vide Section 135 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 dated 16.08.2024 . Made effective from 1.11.2024 vide Notf. 17/2024-CT dt 27.09.2024