Power to summon and inspection

The First Grievance Redressal Authority and the Second Grievance Redressal Authority shall, while deciding an appeal under the provision of this Act, have the same powers as are vested in civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) in respect of the following matters, namely:— (a) requiring the production and inspection of documents; (b) issuing summons for hearing to the Designated Officer and the appellant; and (c) any other matter, which may be prescribed.