Evidence

Evidence. 11.

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, for the purpose of any investigation or any preliminary inquiry or investigation under this Act, the Lokpal or a Lokayukta may require any public servant or any other person who in his opinion is able to furnish information or produce documents relevant to the investigation to furnish any such information or produce any such document.
2. (2) For the purposes aforesaid the Lokpal or a Lokayukta shall have all the powers of the Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 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 any document;
   • (c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
   • (d) issuing commissions for the examinations of witnesses or documents;
   • (e) requisitioning any public