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Powers of Appellate Authority.— The Appellate Authority shall, whilst deciding an appeal under section 6 have the same powers as are vested in the Civil Court whilst trying a -4- Suit under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (Central Act of 1908), in respect of the following matters, viz.,— (a) requiring the production and inspection of documents; (b) issuing summons for a hearing to the designated officer and the appellant; (c) requisitioning any public records or copies thereof from any government office; (d) any other matter which may be prescribed; (e) levy of fine/compensation of an amount not exceeding rupees five thousand upon the concerned designated official; and (f) direct the designated officer to pay compensation not exceeding rupees three thousand five hundred to the eligible person.