(1) Evidence shall be given by statutory declaration in any proceeding before the Registrar.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) the Registrar may take evidence on oath instead of or in addition to a statutory declaration.

(3) The Registrar shall have the same powers to require the attendance of a witness, the production of a document and the taking of evidence on oath as a court.

(4) A witness before the Registrar is entitled to the same immunities and privileges as if appearing as a witness before the court and may be awarded the same allowances as a witness.

(5) A summons under this section for the attendance of a witness to give evidence or for the production of a document shall be signed by the Registrar.

(6) If any person

(a) defaults to attend as a witness when summoned by the Registrar; or

(b) refuses to take an oath, fails to produce a document or to answer any question required by the Registrar; or

(c) does any other thing which would amount to contempt of court the Registrar may certify the offence of that person under official seal to the court and the court may take such measure as may be necessary as if the person is in contempt of court.