Powers of Commission

The Commission shall, while performing any function under section 8, have the powers of a civil court in trying a suit and in particular in respect of the following matters, namely- (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of the State and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents; and (f) any other matter which may be prescribed.