Adjudicating Authority under FEMA is empowered to hold inquiries on a complaint by:

1. Section 16 of FEMA — Adjudicating Authority inquires into contraventions on a complaint filed in writing by an authorised officer of the Directorate of Enforcement. 2. Personal hearing is given to the alleged contravener. 3. Hence (B). _Source: ICAI BoS CA Inter Paper 2 — FEMA 1999_