Document impounding powers under benami law require approval, time limits, copies, and mandatory return of retained records. Authority may impound and retain books of account or other documents produced in proceedings under the Benami law where they are required for inquiry. Retention is ordinarily limited to three months from the attachment order, extendable only with written reasons. If the Initiating Officer impounds the documents, approval must be obtained within fifteen days and further approval before extension. Retention cannot exceed thirty days after all proceedings conclude, and copies must be supplied to the person concerned.
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Document impounding powers under benami law require approval, time limits, copies, and mandatory return of retained records.
Authority may impound and retain books of account or other documents produced in proceedings under the Benami law where they are required for inquiry. Retention is ordinarily limited to three months from the attachment order, extendable only with written reasons. If the Initiating Officer impounds the documents, approval must be obtained within fifteen days and further approval before extension. Retention cannot exceed thirty days after all proceedings conclude, and copies must be supplied to the person concerned.
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