State Act

The Kerala Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2010 (Act No. 15 of 2010) as adapted with modifications in the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

26. Powers of the Appellate Authority in relation to the conducting of enquiry under this Act.—(1) The Appellate Authority shall, while conducting an enquiry, have all the powers of a Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act 15 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:— (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses; (b) requiring to find out and to produce any document; (c) requisitioning any public record from any court or office; (d) receiving evidence on affidavits; (e) appointing commission for the examination of witnesses or documents. (2) The Appellate Authority shall, while exercising any of the powers under this Act, be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purpose of sections 345 and 346 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974).