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An estate officer shall, for the purpose of holding any inquiry under this Act, have the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 when trying a suit, 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 documents; and (c) any other matter which may be prescribed. Power to recover rent or damages in respect of public premises as arrears of land revenue. Powers of estate officer. Central Act 5 of 1908. [Act No. 20 of 1968] 7