Power to enter and search any place and to seize any documents
Section 82 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 deals with power to enter and search any place and to seize any documents. If the Registrar or any other officer authorised by him in this behalf, has reason to suspect that any person conducts, or is responsible for the conduct of, a chit in any place in contravention of the provisions of this Act, he may, for reasons to be recorded in writing and at any reasonable time, The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1984.
(1) If the Registrar or any other officer authorised by him in this behalf, has reason to suspect that any person conducts, or is responsible for the conduct of, a chit in any place in contravention of the provisions of this Act, he may, for reasons to be recorded in writing and at any reasonable time, enter into and search such place, and may seize such books, registers, accounts or documents as may be necessary.
(2) The Registrar or officer authorised by him in this behalf, may apply for assistance to an officer in charge of a police station and take police officers to accompany and assist him in discharging his duties under sub-section (1).
(3) All searches under sub-section (1) shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).
Section 82, The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (Act 40 of 1982).
Questions about Section 82
What does Section 82 of the Chit Funds Act deal with?
Section 82 of the Chit Funds Act is headed "Power to enter and search any place and to seize any documents". If the Registrar or any other officer authorised by him in this behalf, has reason to suspect that any person conducts, or is responsible for the conduct of, a chit in any place in contravention of the provisions of this Act, he may, for reasons to be recorded in writing and at any reasonable time,
How do I find court cases under Section 82 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 82, section 82 Chit Funds Act 1982, section 82 of the Chit Funds Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 82 of the Chit Funds Act come into force?
Section 82 of the Chit Funds Act, cited as Chit Funds Act 1982 82, 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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