Section 11B(2) in Tamil Nadu Pawnbrokers Rules, 1943
(2)If the appellate authority considers further enquiry to be necessary before final orders are passed on the appeal, he may either hold the enquiry himself or have it made by one of his subordinates, and such witnesses as are, in his opinion, necessary shall be examined during the enquiry. The appellate authority shall also hear the licensee or his advocate before disposing of the appeal.