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State of Madhya Pradesh - Subsection

Section 55(4) in The M.P. Vat Act, 2002

(4)If on scrutiny of the records produced by the dealer or on inspection of his place of business under sub-section (3), the Commissioner is satisfied that the dealer has evaded payment of tax payable by him for any year, he may for reasons to be recorded in writing, seize such accounts, registers or documents relating to the business of such dealer as he considers necessary, and grant a receipt therefor to the dealer and shall detain them only for so long as may be necessary, for examination thereof or for assessment of tax or for prosecution :[Provided that if the Commissioner can not examine the documents relating to the business of such dealer on the spot, he may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, seal such documents in a box or bag or container or packet and seize the box or bag or container or packet and after the seizure, the Commissioner shall serve upon the dealer, a notice in the prescribed form, and on the date fixed, he shall open the seal of the seized box or bag or container or packet in the presence of the dealer or an agent of the dealer entitled to appear in accordance with the provisions of Section 23 and in the presence of at least two other persons examine the documents kept in the box or bag or container or packet and after examination of the documents, the Commissioner may seize such documents as he considers necessary and grant a receipt thereof to the dealer.] [Inserted by M.P. Act No. 12 of 2006.]