Power to take evidence on oath, etc.

An authority or officer exercising powers under this Act shall have the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act 5 of 1908), when trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:— (a) enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of documents; (c) receiving evidence on affidavit; (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; and (e) such other matters as may be prescribed; and any proceeding before such authority or officer shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 and for the purposes of section 196, of the Indian Penal Code (Central Act 45 of 1860). (i) All moneys belonging to the fund shall be invested in such manner as may be specified by Government. (ii) All expenses incurred in respect of loss, if any, arising from any investment shall be charged to the Fund. (iii) The Chief Executive shall prepare in Form No. VI a classified summary of the assets of the Fund as on the 15th day of March every year, or on such other date or dates as the Government may specify and shall append to the annual report to be submitted by him to Government under this scheme. (i) All moneys belonging to the hind shall be invested in such manner as may be specified by Government. All expenses incurred in respect of loss, if any, arising from any investment shall be charged to the Fund. The Chief Executive shall prepare in Form No. VI a classified summary of the assets of the Fund as on the 15th day of March every year, or on such other date or dates as the Government may speci and shall append to the annual report to be submitted by him to Government under this scheme.