Officers holding inquiries to have the powers of civil court

In holding inquiries under this Act the Commissioner or an Assistant Commissioner shall have the same powers as are vested in civil courts in respect of the following matters under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act v of 1908) in trying a suit:

1. (a) proof of facts by affidavits,
2. (b) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any persons and examining him on oath.
3. (c) compelling the production of documents, and
4. (d) issuing of commissions.