# The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, Section 4: Powers of Commission

- Act: The Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (Act 60 of 1952)
- In force from: 1952-10-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/commissions-inquiry-act-1952/section/4/

## Text

The Commission shall have the powers of a civil court, while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:-- (a) 1[summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India] and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; (f) any other matter which may be prescribed.

---
Published by eCourtsIndia together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957.