Procedure in inquiries

For the purpose of any inquiry under Section 12, 15 or 16, the Council or any committee authorised by rules made under Section 29 shall be deemed to be a court within the meaning of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (No. 1 of 1872), and shall exercise all powers of a Commissioner appointed under the Public Servants (Inquiries) Act, 1850 (No. 37 of 1850), and such inquiry shall be conducted as far as may be in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 and Sections 8 to 20 of the Public Servants (Inquiries) Act, 1850 (No. 37 of 1850).