Officers holding enquiries to have powers of Civil Court

Officers holding enquiries to have powers of Civil Court.- In holding enquiries under this Act, [Rajya Dharmika Parishat, Zilla Dharmika Parishat and] the Officer holding the same shall have the same powers as are vested in courts in trying a suit, in respect of the following matters under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, namely ,-

1. (a) Proof of facts by affidavit;
2. (b) summoning and enforcing attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
3. (c) compelling the production of documents;
4. (d) issuing of commission.