Text of PAHWW Section 10

Powers of the [Ombudsperson]

(1) 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 them on oath;
(ii) compelling the production of evidence;
(iii) receiving evidence on affidavits;
(iv) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;
(v) entering any premises for the purpose of making any inspection or investigation, and entering any premises where the [Ombudsperson] has 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 contempt.

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