Refusal to permit inspection of books: obstruction of authorised searches now attracts rigorous imprisonment and fine. The amendment creates a penal offence for refusal to provide an authorised officer the necessary facility to inspect books of account or other documents under the search and seizure provisions, punishable by rigorous imprisonment and fine to address obstruction of authorised inspections.
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Refusal to permit inspection of books: obstruction of authorised searches now attracts rigorous imprisonment and fine.
The amendment creates a penal offence for refusal to provide an authorised officer the necessary facility to inspect books of account or other documents under the search and seizure provisions, punishable by rigorous imprisonment and fine to address obstruction of authorised inspections.
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