For the purpose of making any investigation under this Act the Committee shall have the powers of a civil court, while trying a suit, under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 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 documents;
         (c) receiving evidence on oath;
         (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;
         (e) such other matters as may be prescribed.