PAHWW Section 10

Powers of the  [Ombudsperson].

The  [Ombudsperson] shall for the purpose of this Act have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act V of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:—

• (i) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
• (ii) compelling the production of evidence;
• (iii) receiving evidence on affidavits;
• (iv) issuing commission for the examination of witnesses;
• (v) entering any premises for the purpose of making any inspection or investigation, enter any premises where the  [Ombudsperson] has a reason to believe that any information relevant to the case may be found; and
• (vi) the  [Ombudsperson] shall have the same powers as the High Court has to punish any person for its contempt.

(2)  [Ombudsperson] shall while making the decision on the complaint may impose any of the minor or major penalties specified in subsection (4) of section 4.