(1) In accordance with Section 228 of of the Indian Penal Code, I860, whoever intentionally offers any insult or causes any interruption in any of the proceedings of the Commission shall be punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 1000/- or with both.
(2) In accordance with Section 345 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, whoever intentionally offers any insult or causes any interruption in the presence of the Commission, the Commission may cause the offender to be detained in custody and may at any time before the raising of the Commission on the same day take cognizance of the offence and after giving the offender a reasonable opportunity of showing cause why he should not be punished under this Section, sentence the offender to fine not exceeding Rs. 200/- and in default of payment of fine, simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month unless such fine be sooner paid.
(3) If the Commission, in any case, as referred to in the above regulation, considers that a person accused of any of the offences referred to there under and committed in its view or presence, should be imprisoned otherwise than in default of payment of fine or with a fine exceeding Rs. 200/- should be imposed on him or the Commission is for any other reason of opinion that the case should not be disposed of by it under Commission's Regulations, may forward the case to a Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the same and may require security be given for the appearance of such person before such Magistrate, or if, sufficient security is not given, shall forward such person in custody to such Magistrate.
Chapter III Investigation, Enquiry and Collection of Information
40. The Commission may make such order or orders as it thinks fit, for collection of information, enquiry, investigation, entry, search, seizure and without prejudice to the generality of its powers in regard to the following;
(a) The Commission may, at any lime, direct the Secretary or any one or more officers or consultants or any other person as the Commission considers appropriate to study, investigate or furnish information with respect to any matter within the purview of the Commission.
(b) The Commission may for the above purpose give such other directions as may deem fit and specify the time within which the report is to be submitted or information furnished.
(c) The Commission may issue or authorise the Secretary or any other officer to issue directions to any person to produce before it, the books accounts other records etc., for examination or retention thereof by such officer and/or to furnish the required information to such officer.
(d) The Commission may, issue such directions as may be considered necessary for the purpose of collecting any information, particulars or document required for proper discharge of its functions.
(e) If any such report on information obtained appears to the Commission to be insufficient or inadequate, the Commission or the Secretary or an officer authorised for the purpose may give directions for further inquiry, report and furnishing of information.
(f) The Commission shall specially authorise, the Secretary or any other officer to enter any building or place where there is reason to believe that any document or record relating lo the subject matter of its inquiry or adjudication under the Act, may be found and to seize or take extracts or copies thereof.