Section 44F(3) in The Orissa Panchayat Samiti Act, 1959
(3)The [Civil Judge (Senior Division)] [Substituted vide Orissa Act No. 12 of 2001 (O.G.E.No. 1651 dated 7.9.2001).] for the purpose of deciding any issue, shall receive so much evidence, oral or documentary, as he considers necessary and may require the production of any evidence.