Procedure of the Tribunal

Procedure of the Tribunal.

1. (1) The Tribunal shall, in the discharge of its functions under this Act, follow such procedure as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act.
2. (2) The Tribunal shall, for the purpose of deciding any appeal, 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.
3. (3) The Tribunal shall be deemed to be a civil court for the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).
4. (4) 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).