Section 11(10)(b) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Undertakings (Acquisition) Act, 1954
(b)The Special Officer shall have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act V of 1908), when trying a suit in respect of the following matters: -(i)enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;(ii)compelling the production of documents; and(iii)issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses. The Special Officer shall also have such further powers as may be prescribed.