Subs. by Act 53 of 1964, s. 11, for sub-section (4) (w.e.f. 1-2-1965). — THE PAYMENT OF WAGES ACT, 1936

7. Subs. by Act 53 of 1964, s. 11, for sub-section (4) (w.e.f. 1-2-1965). (b) with such assistance, if any, as he thinks fit, enter, inspect and search any premises of any railway, factory or 1 [industrial or other establishment] at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out the object of this Act; (c) supervise the payment of wages to persons employed upon any railway or in any factory or 1 [industrial or other establishment]; (d) require by a written order the production at such place, as may be prescribed, of any register or record maintained in pursuance of this Act and take on the spot or otherwise statements of any persons which he may consider necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act; (e) seize or take copies of such registers or documents or portions thereof as he may consider relevant in respect of an offence under this Act which he has reason to believe has been committed by an employer; (f) exercise such other powers as may be prescribed: Provided that no person shall be compelled under this sub-section to answer any question or make any statement tending to incriminate himself. (4A) The provisions of the 2 [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this sub-section as they apply to any search or seizure made under the authority of a warrant issued under 3 [section 94] of the said Code.] (5) Every Inspector shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

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