Registration Of Persons Act (No. 32 of 1968) - Sect 28
Power to summon witnesses, etc
28. A Tribunal shall, for the purpose of entertaining and hearing and deciding every appeal made to the Tribunal under this Act, have all the powers of a District Court-
(a) to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses;
(b) to compel the production of documents; and
(c) to administer any oath or affirmation to witnesses.