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(1) The authorised officer may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, by order require any person to furnish such information in his possession relating to any vested kudiyiruppu or superstructure. (2) The authorised officer shall, while holding an inquiry under this Act, have all the powers of a Civil Court, while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 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) receiving of evidence on affidavits; (d) requisitioning any public record from any court or office; (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witness. Mode of payment of amount