Section 177(1) in The Goa, Daman And Diu Land Revenue Code, 1968
(1)In all formal inquiries the evidence shall be taken down in full, in writing, in such language as may be prescribed, by or in the presence and hearing and under the personal superintendence and direction of, the officer making the investigation or inquiry, and shall be signed by him. The officer shall read out or cause to be read out the evidence so taken to the witness and obtain his signature thereto in token of its correctness.