Power of civil court

In exercise of the powers under this Act, the Council or the Registrar shall have the following powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act 5 of 1908), while trying a suit for the purposes of performing such functions, namely:- (i) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (ii) requiring the discovery and production of documents; (iii) receiving evidence on affidavit; (iv) issuing commission for the examination of witnesses; (v) any other matter, as may be prescribed.