Section 18 — Powers of competent authority in relation to determination of compensation, etc.

18. Powers of competent authority in relation to determination of compensation, etc.―(1) The 

competent authority may, for the purposes of determining the amount of compensation or apportionment 

thereof, require, by order, any person to furnish such information in his possession as may be specified in 

the order. 

(2) The competent authority shall, while holding inquiry under section 15, have all 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) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; 

(b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; 

(c) reception of evidence on affidavits; 

(d) requisitioning any public record from any court or office; 

(e) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses. 

CHAPTER VI 

PROTECTION OF TENANTS IN SLUM AREAS FROM EVICTION