(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and any rules made thereunder, the Board shall have the same powers as
12. Section 5-B inserted by Act 21 of 1963.
Transfer of pending proceeding.
Act 21 of 1963.
Power of Board to decide all questions arising on settlement of debts.
Procedure before Board.
[Act No. XII of 1952] 7 are vested in civil courts under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, when trying a suit and in particular in respect of the following matters:-
(a) joining any necessary or proper parties;
(b) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any persons and examining him on oath;
(c) compelling the production of documents;
(d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses; and
(e) proof of facts by affidavits.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and any rules made thereunder, the Board may direct any of its members to inspect any site or to examine any witnesses. On the inspection of such site by a member and the examination by him of witnesses, a report shall be made to the Board which shall be evidence in the case.
8. All proceedings under this Act before the Board shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings for the purposes of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code.