Failure to allow inspection of books during search can trigger prosecution for obstructing authorised officer under tax law. Prosecution under Section 275B arises where a person, during a search and seizure, fails to provide the authorised officer the facility to inspect any books of accounts or other documents; denial or obstruction of inspection triggers criminal proceedings under the provision.
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Failure to allow inspection of books during search can trigger prosecution for obstructing authorised officer under tax law.
Prosecution under Section 275B arises where a person, during a search and seizure, fails to provide the authorised officer the facility to inspect any books of accounts or other documents; denial or obstruction of inspection triggers criminal proceedings under the provision.
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