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Section 12 was renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof and sub-section (2) was inserted by Act XXVIII of 1956. Decision of Civil Courts to prevail on questions of succession, legitimacy, etc. Finality of decision of the Atiyat Court and of certain other decisions. [Act No. X of 1952] 9 18[13-A. Every Atiyat Court shall, when holding an enquiry under this Act, have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:— (a) enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) compelling the production of documents and other material objects; (c) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses; (d) such other matters as may be prescribed; and every enquiry or investigation by an Atiyat Court shall be deemed to be a judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860)].