Section 31 — Power to summon witnesses and take evidence.

31. Power to summon witnesses and take evidence.—The Trustee Committee and the State Bar
Council shall, for the purpose of any enquiry under this Act, have the same powers as are vested in 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) enforcing the attendance of any person or examining him on oath;
        (b) requiring the discovery and production of documents;
        (c) receiving evidence on affidavit;
        (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;
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        (e) any other matter which may be prescribed.