PART IV
DISPOSITION OF ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS
Rule 16
Subpoena
Sec. 1.
Subpoena ad testificandum or subpoena duces tecum
Sec. 2.
By whom issued
Sec. 3.
Form and contents
Sec. 4.
Authority of officials of the Commission to issue subpoena
Section 1. Subpoena Ad Testificandum or Subpoena Duces Tecum.- Subpoena ad testificandum or subpoena duces tecum may be issued by the Commission or the Division motu propio, or upon request of the parties in any case.
Sec. 2. By Whom Issued. - The subpoena shall be heard by the Chairman of the Commission in cases heard en banc, or by the Presiding Commissioner of the Division concerned.
Sec. 3. Form and Contents. - A subpoena shall be signed by the Clerk of Court concerned. It shall state the name of the Commission or the Division issuing it and the title of the action; it shall be directed to the person whose attendance is required, and in the case of a subpoena duces tecum, it shall also contain a reasonable description of the books, documents or things demanded which may appear prima facie relevant.
Sec. 4. Authority of Officials of the Commission to Issue Subpoena. - Officials of the Commission authorized under these Rules to hear cases and receive evidence or conduct preliminary investigation shall have the authority to issue subpoena in connection with such cases.
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