To carry out its responsibilities under the Act, the board is entrusted with the same powers as are vested in a civil court in respect of the following matters, namely:
- The discovery and production of books of account and other documents at such place and such time as may be specified by the board.
- Summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and examining them on oath.
- Inspection of any books, registers and other documents of stockbrokers, sub-brokers, and share transfer agents, etc.