Inquiries to be deemed to be judicial proceedings

In holding inquiries under this Act, the Medical Council shall have the same powers as are vested in Civil Courts under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act V of 1908) when trying a suit in respect of the following matters namely:- (a) enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) compelling the production of documents; (c) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses.