Procedure for appeals

(Procedure for appeals)

1. (1) The First Appellate Authority and the Second Appellate Authority shall, while deciding an appeal, have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 in respect of the following matters, namely:—
   • (a) requiring the production and inspection of documents;
   • (b) issuing summons for hearing to the Designated Officer and the appellant;
   • (c) any other matter which may be prescribed.
2. (2) The appeal shall be disposed of in a summary manner.