Power to obtain information

(1) The Authority, or any officer empowered by it, in order to perform the functions conferred on it by or under this Act, may take such steps as may be necessary to obtain any information from any online games provider or online game player.

1. (2) The Authority may give directions, requiring any online games provider or person in- charge of any online gaming website, establishment or premises, where any activity relating to online gaming is carried out to furnish such information as deemed necessary.
2. (3) The Authority shall, while discharging any of its functions under this Act, have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 [Central Act V of 1908], in respect of the following matters, namely:—
   • (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person;
   • (b) receiving oral evidence on oath or written evidence on affidavits;
   • (c) requiring the discovery and production of any document;
   • (d) requisitioning of any public record or copy thereof from any court or offi ce;
   • (e) issuing summons for examination of witnesses or documents; and
   • (f) any other matter, which may be prescribed.