Order with respect to a defaulter

If the [Collector] has reason to believe that—

1. (a) on the date on which this Act comes into force in any area, any person residing therein has in his possession any amount collected by way of dharmadaya before such date but has failed to submit a statement as required by sub-section

1. (1) of section 6; or
   • (b) on or after the date on which this Act comes into force in any area, any person residing therein, has collected or has been collecting any amounts by way of dharmadaya; the [Collector] may, after making such enquiry, including the inspection of accounts of such person (hereinafter referred to as the defaulter) or any other person, as may be necessary, decide whether the defaulter has in his possession any such amount, determine the amount outstanding, if any, and without prejudice to any other action under this or any other enactment, may direct the defaulter to place the amount so determined, at the disposal of such person as may be appointed by the [Collector] to administer the fund.