Lawgist22Investigation, inspection, search or seizure
The agency or officer, specified under section 20 or section 21, may, with prior intimation to the Development Commissioner concerned, carry out the investigation, inspection, search or seizure in the Special Economic Zone or in a Unit if such agency or officer has reasons to believe (reasons to be recorded in writing) that a notified offence has been committed or is likely to be committed in the Special Economic Zone:
Provided that no investigation, inspection, search or seizure shall be carried out in a Special Economic Zone by any agency or officer other than those referred to in sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 21 without prior approval of the Development Commissioner concerned:
Provided further that any officer or agency, if so authorised by the Central Government, may carry out the investigation, inspection, search or seizure in the Special Economic Zone or Unit without prior intimation or approval of the Development Commissioner.
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- 13 Constitution of Approval Committee
- 14 Powers and functions of Approval Committee
- 15 Setting up of Unit
- 16 Cancellation of letter of approval to entrepreneur
- 17 Setting up and operation of Offshore Banking Unit
- 18 Setting up of International Financial Services Centre
- 19 Single application form, return, etc
- 20 Agency to inspect
- 21 Single enforcement officer or agency for notified offences
- 22 Investigation, inspection, search or seizure
- 23 Designated Courts to try suits and notified offences
- 24 Appeal to High Court
- 25 Offences by companies
