Powers of entry, inspection, search, seizure and civil-court powers of inquiry officers
What the Bill says
An Inquiry Officer may inquire on a complaint or suo motu, call for records, books of accounts and CCTV footage, enter premises after three working days' written notice — or without that notice where there is a complaint or sufficient reason in public interest — search premises, and seize documents, computers, CCTV recordings and storage devices against a seizure memorandum. Inquiry officers hold civil court powers of summons, evidence on oath and discovery; proceedings are deemed judicial.
Why it matters
The three-day notice is a real safeguard but sub-section 4 allows entry without it on a mere complaint. Section 15 also bars any suit or prosecution against officers for acts done in good faith.
The provisions inside this point
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- 11(3)Entry for inquiry requires three working days' prior written notice explaining the cause of action.
- 11(4)That notice is not required where a complaint is received or there is sufficient reason in public interest.
- 11(6)Seizure of documents, computers, CCTV recordings and storage devices against a seizure memorandum.
- 15(1)No suit or prosecution shall lie against officers for anything done in good faith.
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