The commission, in its discretion, may recognize and enforce within its jurisdiction, disciplinary sanctions, disqualifications and retirements imposed by other authorities. Except as may otherwise be required by Federal law, such recognition and enforcement shall be in each instance subject to petition to the commission by the affected person(s). The commission shall thereupon inquire into the merits of the case to an extent which the commission, in its sole discretion, may decide. The commission will thereafter, without formal proceedings, render a final decision in accordance with the substantial equities as these shall appear to the commission in its sole discretion.