55. Power of Commissioner and his assistants to take evidence on oath, etc.

(a) the following powers of Court of Civil jurisdiction under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (V of 1908) namely :
(i) to summons and enforce the attendance of any person and examine him on oath or affirmation;
(ii) to compel the production of documents or accounts and to impound or detain them;
(iii) to issue commissions for the examination of witness; and
(iv) to require or accept proof of facts by affidavits; and
(b) Such further powers as may be prescribed.