State Act
Section 66. Power to seize books and property.
THE KARNATAKA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1959.
66. Power to seize books and property.- If any officer or person conducting audit under section 63, inquiry under section 64 or inspection under section 65, 1[or otherwise]1 has reason to believe that any books or other property of the society have been tampered with or are likely to be tampered with, if left with the society with a view to eliminate or efface or change or manipulate any evidence which may be deemed necessary by such officer or person in connection with the proof of any defect or irregularities noticed by him during the course of audit, inquiry or inspection, he shall have power to seize and impound such books or property in such manner and for such period as may be prescribed.