The superintendent shall have the power to issue subpenas to compel production of any pertinent records, books or documents or the attendance of witnesses in any matter pertaining to his duties under this act and shall have the power to administer oaths in taking testimony. Subpenas shall be issued under the seal of the superintendent and shall be served in the same manner as subpenas issued out of any court of this State.
Upon the failure of any person to obey a subpena as aforesaid, the superintendent may apply to the Superior Court for appropriate relief.