Inspection of chit books and records by Registrar
Section 46 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 deals with inspection of chit books and records by Registrar. Without prejudice to the provisions of sections 209 and 209A of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), the Registrar or an officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf may inspect chit books and all the records of a chit during working hours on any working day at the premises of the forem The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1984.
(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of sections 209 and 209A of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), the Registrar or an officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf may inspect chit books and all the records of a chit during working hours on any working day at the premises of the foreman with or without giving notice and it shall be the duty of every foreman to produce to the Registrar or the officer so authorised, all such books and records as are in his custody or power and to furnish him with any statement or information relating to the chits as he may require from the foreman within such time as he may specify.
(2) The Registrar or an officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf may, after giving seven days' notice in writing to the foreman, direct him to produce before him for inspection such chit books and records as he may require at the time and place mentioned in the notice.
(3) If on an inspection made under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), any defects are found, the Registrar may bring such defects to the notice of the foreman and may also make an order directing the foreman to take such action as may be specified in the order to remedy the defects within the time specified therein.
(4) Every foreman shall be bound to comply with the directions contained in an order made under sub-section (3).
Section 46, The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (Act 40 of 1982).
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Questions about Section 46
What does Section 46 of the Chit Funds Act deal with?
Section 46 of the Chit Funds Act is headed "Inspection of chit books and records by Registrar". Without prejudice to the provisions of sections 209 and 209A of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), the Registrar or an officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf may inspect chit books and all the records of a chit during working hours on any working day at the premises of the forem
How do I find court cases under Section 46 of the Chit Funds Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Chit Funds Act 1982 46, section 46 Chit Funds Act 1982, section 46 of the Chit Funds Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 46 of the Chit Funds Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 46 of the Chit Funds Act come into force?
Section 46 of the Chit Funds Act, cited as Chit Funds Act 1982 46, came into force on 02 Apr 1984, having been enacted on 19 Aug 1982. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions795 words
- 6. Form of chit agreement577 words
- 22. Duties of foreman483 words
- 89. Power to make rules471 words
- 20. Security to be given by foreman428 words
- 67. Procedure for settlement of disputes and powers of Registrar or nominee419 words
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