The Council may also direct that any name so removed shall be restored.

Procedure in inquiries and appeals Procedure in inquiries and appeals.—(1) The Council may at its discretion hold an inquiry under section 14 or section 17 in camera.

1. (2) For the purpose of any such inquiry or of any appeal under section 16, the Council shall be deemed to be a Court within the meaning of the Evidence Act, 1977, and shall exercise all the powers of a Commissioner appointed under the Public Servants (Inquiries) Act, 1977, and such inquiries and appeals shall be conducted, as far as may be, in accordance with the provisions of section 5 and sections 8 to 20 of the Public Servants (Inquiries) Act, 1977.