14. When cross-examination is necessary, it has to be decided in the context of factual backdrop of the case and in the context of nature of the proceedings under Act. The application under Section 21(1) of the Act is to be decided expeditiously. Rule 15(3) of the Rules framed under the Act lays down that every application under Section 21(1) of the Act shall, as far as possible, be decided within two months from the date of its presentation. The legislature did not provide that oral evidence to be adduced in support of the case as contemplated under Order 18, Rule 4 C.P.C., but the facts are to be proved on affidavits. If unnecessary cross-examination is permitted that will only hamper the expeditious disposal of the cases. The Hon'ble Supreme Court emphasised this aspect in the case of State of Jammu and Kashmir (supra). Considering this provision Hon'ble R.M. Sahai, J., as he then was, in the case of Radha Krishan v. Vth Additional District Judge, Jalaun at Orai , observed that the primary objective of Act No. 13 of 1972 is expeditious disposal of the cases. It may be hindered if the parties are permitted to lead oral evidence. In the case of Smt. Gulaicha Devi (supra) the following observation was made:
