§35. Hearings on claims; rules and regulations; delegation of powers

The officer or agency empowered to entertain claims under sections 9(a), 32, and 34 hereof [sections 9(a), 32, and 34 of this Appendix] shall have power to hold such hearings as may be deemed necessary; to prescribe rules and regulations governing the form and contents of claims, the proof thereof, and all other matters related to proceedings on such claims; and in connection with such proceedings to issue subpenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses. Such powers, and any other powers conferred upon such officer or agency by sections 9(a), 32, and 34 hereof [said sections] may be exercised through subordinate officers designated by such officer or agency.

(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, §35, as added Dec. 18, 1941, ch. 593, title III, §305, as added Aug. 8, 1946, ch. 878, §1, 60 Stat. 928 .)

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 620 of this Appendix.