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Which of the following is NOT among the matters in respect of which an Information Commission has the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 while inquiring into a complaint?

Passing a decree for recovery of money is not listed. The Commission's civil court powers during inquiry cover summoning witnesses, discovery and inspection, receiving affidavit evidence, requisitioning public records and issuing summons for examination, plus any other prescribed matter.

  1. AReceiving evidence on affidavit
  2. BRequiring the discovery and inspection of documents
  3. CSummoning and enforcing attendance of persons and compelling oral or written evidence on oath
  4. DPassing a decree for recovery of money from the public authorityCorrect

Explanation

Section 18(3) lists summoning and enforcing attendance, discovery and inspection, evidence on affidavit, requisitioning public records, issuing summons for examination of witnesses or documents, and other prescribed matters. Passing a money decree is not listed.

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