Chapter V TRIBUNAL.

The District Judge for each district shall constitute the Tribunal for the purpose of exercising the powers and discharging the duties of the Tribunal under this Act.

The Tribunal shall— (a) decide whether any compensation is payable under section 35; (b) decide the amount of compensation in matters referred to it under section 37; (c) decide disputes relating to the reconstitution of plots referred to it under section 44 and the amount of compensation to be awarded in consequence thereof; (d) decide such other matters as may be prescribed by rules made in this behalf.

(1) In making inquiries under sections 35, 37 and 44, the Tribunal shall have and exercise the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court in respect of— (a) proof of facts by affidavits, (b) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath, (c) compelling the production of documents, and (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses. (2) In all proceedings before the Tribunal, the Tribunal shall follow such procedure as may be prescribed. (3) Every order made by the Tribunal for the payment of money and for the delivery of the possession or removal of any structure shall be enforced by the District Court in the jurisdiction of which the land comprised in the housing scheme is situated as if it was the decree of the said court. (4) The proceedings before the Tribunal shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code.

(1) The decision of the Tribunal on any matter referred to it under this Act shall be final and shall not be questioned in any court of law. (2) The Tribunal shall endeavour to give its decision within six months from the date of the reference made to it.