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For the purposes of holding an inquiry under section 8 the authorised officer shall have the same powers as are vested in civil courts in respect of- ( a ) proof of facts by affidavits, (b) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath, ( c ) compelling the production of documents, and ( d ) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses.