PD 1896 Section 33

Power of the committee to administer oaths and issue summons.

Section 33

SEC. 33. Power of the committee to administer oaths and issue summons. — For the purpose of determining the right of applicants to be registered as voters in the list, the citizens committee shall have the same powers to administer oaths, to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum, and to compel witnesses to appear and testify, but the latter's fees and the expenses incident to the process shall he paid in advance by the party in whose behalf the summons is issued.

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