Under order 26 rule 16, powers of a commissioner are as follows:

1. Commissioner has the authority to examine the parties and the witnesses and any other person who the commissioner thinks can give evidence in the matter referred to him.
2. Commissioner can direct the parties to produce any documents which is required to be examined.
3. Commissioner also has the power to enter and search any land or building with the permission of the Court.
4. If the party fails to appear before the commissioner after the order of the Court, the commissioner can proceed ex parte