Section 39A(8) in The Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963
(8)Where an application is allowed to be proceeded with under sub-section (4), the Settlement Commission may call for the relevant report from the Deputy Commissioners and after examination of such records, if the Settlement Commission is of the opinion that any further enquiry or investigation in the matter is necessary, it may direct the Deputy Commissioner to make or cause to be made such further enquiry or investigation and furnish a report on the matter covered by the application and any other matter relating to the case.