law: Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000
  74.
  
     Evidence
  
  before Registrar.
  In
  
  any proceeding under this Act before the Registrar, evidence shall be given by affidavit:
  Provided that the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, take oral evidence in lieu of, or in addition
  
  to, such evidence by affidavit.