Inquiry powers of the Central Registrar permit compelled access to society records and convening meetings to examine affairs.

Central Registrar may initiate or direct inquiries into a multi State co operative society's constitution, working and financial condition on institutional requests, governmental information indicating fraudulent or unlawful conduct, or periodically as determined. He must give notice before ordinary inquiries, may call for written explanations endorsed by the board, and if unsatisfied, conduct inquiry. The Registrar or authorised person has power to access records and property, summon persons and require production of documents, convene or call general meetings on short notice, examine witnesses on oath, and must communicate the inquiry report to the society, relevant financial institutions and instigating authorities.

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