Powers and functions of the Commission

(1) The Commission shall, while investigating any matter under this Act, have all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and, in particular, 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 documents; (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. (2) The Commission shall perform its functions by holding "sittings" and "meetings" at any place within the State of Punjab. (3) The Members of the Commission including the Chairperson shall function in accordance with the rules framed under this Act.