Procedure in inquiries

For the purpose of any inquiry held under clause

1. (b) of sub-section

1. (1) of section 16 the Board or a committee appointed by the Board shall be deemed to be a court within the meaning of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Act No. I of 1872), and shall, so far as may be follow the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act No.