Powers of arbitrator:—The arbitrator appointed under section 29(2)(b)

The arbitrator appointed under section 29(2)(b) while holding arbitration proceedings under this Act, shall have all the powers of the Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act V of 1908) in respect of the following matters namely:— (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of documents; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; and (d) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses.