Search and seizure powers can lawfully extend to other government departments, subject to prior courteous notification. Orders under search and seizure provisions may be validly directed at sister departments to seize documents, money, bullion or other valuables or to restrain them from parting with such items; the Commissioner or assessing officer should send a polite official communication to the sister department explaining the circumstances and provisions authorising the action.
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Search and seizure powers can lawfully extend to other government departments, subject to prior courteous notification.
Orders under search and seizure provisions may be validly directed at sister departments to seize documents, money, bullion or other valuables or to restrain them from parting with such items; the Commissioner or assessing officer should send a polite official communication to the sister department explaining the circumstances and provisions authorising the action.
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