The Appellate Authority shall, whilst deciding an appeal under section 6 have the same powers as are vested in the Civil Court whilst trying a -4- Suit under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (Central Act of 1908), in respect of the following matters, viz.,—
(a) requiring the production and inspection of documents;
(b) issuing summons for a hearing to the designated officer and the appellant;
(c) requisitioning any public records or copies thereof from any government office;
(d) any other matter which may be prescribed;
(e) levy of fine/compensation of an amount not exceeding rupees five thousand upon the concerned designated official; and
(f) direct the designated officer to pay compensation not exceeding rupees three thousand five hundred to the eligible person.