Section 5Powers of Election Commission

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5. Powers of Election Commission (1) For the purpose of hearing and determination of a dispute, the Election Commission shall have all the powers of a Civil Court, while trying a suit, under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (V of 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 evidence on affidavit; (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; (e) such other matters as may be prescribed. (2) Any proceeding before the Election Commission under this Act shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of section 193 of the Penal Code (XLV of 1860).