Section 1: Power to constitute tribunal of inquiry.

(1) The President (in this Act referred to as "the proper authority") may, whenever he deems it desirable by instrument under his hand (in this Act referred to as "the instrument") constitute one or more persons (in this Act referred to as "member" or "members") into a tribunal to inquire into any matter or thing or into the conduct or affairs of any person in respect of which in his opinion an inquiry would be for the public welfare; and the proper authority may by the same instrument or by an order appoint a secretary to the tribunal who shall perform such duties as the members shall prescribe.
(2) The instrument shall-
(a) set out the terms of reference of the tribunal;
(b) if there are more members than one, direct which member shall be chairman;
(c) specify the quorum of the members;
(d) direct whether or not the inquiry is to be held in public:
Provided that if the inquiry is to be held in public, the tribunal shall have power, in its absolute discretion, to admit or exclude the public or any member of the public or the press from any meeting of the tribunal;
(e) direct where and when such inquiry shall be made and the manner in which the report thereof shall be rendered.