Powers of the Tribunal

Powers of the Tribunal

1. (1) The Tribunal shall, for the purposes of exercising its jurisdiction under this Act, have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (V of 1908), while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:—
   • (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
   • (b) requiring the discovery and production of documents;
   • (c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
   • (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;
   • (e) such other matters as may be prescribed.
2. (2) Any proceeding before the Tribunal shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860) and the Tribunal shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purposes of section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).
3. (3) In deciding any dispute referred to it, the Tribunal may pass such order as it deems just and proper, including an order for reinstatement of a college employee or for payment of compensation or an order for costs.
4. (4) Every order passed by the Tribunal shall be final and shall not be called in question in any Civil Court.