Powers of Tribunal

Powers of Tribunal.

1. (1) The Tribunal shall, for the purpose of deciding any appeal under this Act, have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 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 by rules.
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 and for the purposes of Section 196 of that Code.