Section 158. Inquiries to be judicial proceedings

158. Inquiries to be judicial proceedings.— The Collector, the compensation officer and the claims officer, for the purposes of any inquiries or proceedings under this Part, shall have the same powers as are vested in a court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of — (a) enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath or affirmation; - (b) compelling the production of documents; and - (c) issuing commission for the examination of witnesses; and such inquiries or proceedings shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). 159. Penalties.—Whoever— (a) wilfully fails or neglects to comply with any requirements made of him under this Part, or (b) contravenes any lawful order passed under this Part, or (c) obstructs or resists the taking by the Collector or any other officer authorized by him in writing of charge of any property which is vested in the Government under this Part, or (d) furnishes information which he knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, shall, on conviction before a Magistrate, be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.