Powers of Inspector

(1) Subject to the rules made in this behalf, an Inspector may, within the local limits of his jurisdiction- (a) make such examinations of the records and registers maintained by an agent and take the statement of any person as may be deemed necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act; (b) seize or take copies of such records as he may consider relevant in respect of an offence which he has reasons to believe to have been committed under this Act; (c) exercise such other powers as may be prescribed. (2) Any person required to produce any document or thing or to give any information required by an Inspector shall be deemed to be legally bound to do so within the meaning of section 175 and section 176 of the Indian Penal Code.