Powers of Disciplinary Committee

Powers of Disciplinary Committee.-(1) The disciplinary committee of the Council shall have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act 5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:-

1. (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
2. (b) requiring discovery and production of any documents;
3. (c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
4. (d) requisitioning any public record or copies thereof from any court or office;
5. (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; and
6. (f) any other matter which may be prescribed.

1. (2) While conducting the enquiry the disciplinary committee shall follow the principles of natural justice.