Powers of the Commission

Powers of the Commission.—(1) The Commission shall, for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:—

1. (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
2. (b) requiring the discovery and production of any documents;
3. (c) receiving evidence on affidavit;
4. (d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office;
5. (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;
6. (f) any other matter which may be prescribed.

1. (2) The Commission shall have the power to,—
   • (a) inspect any school to verify the facilities and the records maintained by it;
   • (b) call for any information or report from any school or other authority;
   • (c) take such action as it deems fit in case of violation of the regulations by any school;
   • (d) impose such penalties as may be prescribed for any violation of the provisions of this Act.