Court.

Competent authority to have powers of Civil Court.- The competent authority shall have the same powers in making enquiries under this Act, as are vested in a court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (V of 1908), in trying a suit, in respect of :

1. (a) admission of evidence by affidavits;
2. (b) to issue summons for ensuring the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
3. (c) compelling the production of documents;
4. (d) award of cost;
5. (e) to call for any report or order for local enquiry; and
6. (f) to issue commission for local enquiry or order examination of witnesses.