Powers of Inspector

(1) An Inspector may, within the local limits of the area for which he is appointed,— (a) enter and search at all reasonable times, with such assistants, if any, as he considers necessary any place in which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been or is being committed, seize the stock of such drugs and other stores in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been or is being committed; and (b) examine any record, register, document or any other material object found in any place mentioned in clause (a) and seize the same if he has reason to believe that it may furnish evidence of the commission of an offence punishable under this Act. (2) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this Act as they apply to any search or seizure made under the authority of a warrant issued under section 94 of the said Code. (3) Where an Inspector seizes the stocks of drug or other stores under clause (a) of sub-section (1), he shall as soon as may be, inform a Magistrate and take his orders as to the custody thereof. (4) Where an Inspector seizes any record, register, document or any other material object under clause (b) of sub-section (1), he shall, as soon as may be, inform a Magistrate and take his orders as to the custody thereof. (5) If any person willfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of the powers conferred upon him by or under this Act, he shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to Rs. 1,000 or with both.