Inspection of documents kept by Registrar - Whether certified copies to Income-tax Department can be furnished free of cost

Circular: Certified Copies Not Free for Govt. Depts.; Free Document Inspection at Registrar's Office for Authorized Reps Only.

The circular addresses the issue of providing certified copies of documents filed with the Registrar to the Income-tax Department and other government departments. It clarifies that while authorized representatives of specific departments, such as the Income-tax Department, Police, and Reserve Bank of India, are entitled to free inspection of these documents, certified copies will not be issued free of cost. Instead, these representatives can obtain necessary information by inspecting documents themselves at their own expense. Additionally, the circular states that all government departments should receive equal treatment regarding free inspection privileges at the Registrar's office. Future applicants should be informed of these guidelines.