(1) The Authority, in the conduct of all proceedings before it and in the exercise of its powers under this Act, shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
(2) The Authority shall have the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in respect of,-
(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
(b) requiring the discovery and production of documents;
(c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
(d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;
(e) reviewing its decisions;
(f) dismissing an application for default or deciding it exparte, setting aside any order of dismissal or any application for default or any order passed by it ex-parte ;and
(g) any other matters as the Authority may specify by regulations.
(3) Every proceeding before the Authority shall be completed within a period of ninety days of its commencement, except where the time period is extended by the Authority for the reasons to be recorded in writing.
33. No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain or decide any suit, appeal or other proceedings in respect of any matter which the Authority is empowered by this Act to determine and no injunction shall be granted by any court, in respect of any action taken or proposed to be taken by the Authority in exercise of the powers conferred by or under this Act.
Bar of jurisdiction of courts.
Powers of Civil Court.
34. No person shall be entitled to claim any damages or compensation from the Government or the Authority or any of its officers for any loss sustained by him by virtue of any action taken in exercise of the powers conferred by or under this Act.