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(1) An Inspector may, if he has reasons to believe that processing of cashewnuts in contravention of section 4 is being, or is about to be, carried on in any premises,—
- (a) enter such premises, if necessary by force, at any time for the purpose of search of the premises ;
- (b) seize any cashewnuts in respect of which the provisions of section 4 are being, or are about to be, contravened, along with the package, covering or receptacle, if any, in which such cashewnuts are found 1[and the machines, equipments and other instruments used or about to be used for such processing, in such premises.]
- (c) seize any books of account, return or any other document relating to any cashewnuts in respect of which the provisions of section 4 are being, or are about to be, contravened.
(2) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Central Act 5 of 1898), relating to search and seizure shall, so far as they are applicable, apply in relation to search and seizure made under this section.

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