Seizure of books and other documents

Where the local authority or any officer authorised by it has reason to believe that the books and records of the market committee are likely to be tampered with, or destroyed or the funds or property of the market committee are likely to be misappropriated, the local authority or an officer authorised by it may seize and take possession of such books and records, funds and property of the market committee, and the officers, servants or members (including the Chairman and Vice-Chairman) of the market committee responsible for the custody of such books, records, funds and property shall give delivery thereof to the local authority or the officer so authorised.