2(1)The Minister may appoint a competent and impartial person to hold an inquiry with regard to any draft and to report to him thereon.
(2)The inquiry shall be held in public, and any person who being entitled to do so has duly made an objection, may appear at the inquiry either in person or by counsel, solicitor, or agent.
(3)The witnesses on the inquiry may, if the person holding it thinks fit, be examined on oath.
(4)Subject as aforesaid, the inquiry and all proceedings preliminary and incidental thereto shall be conducted in accordance with rules made by the Minister.
(5)The fee to be paid to the person holding the inquiry shall be such as the Minister may direct.