Section 22, Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [S15-1SW]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 30 March 1892 by S.O. 2550(E) [N11-BZ1].

In Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [A10-61D]. This text from 30 March 1892. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 22, Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [S15-1SW]. Machine: S15-1SW.

22. Powers of Registrar.—(1) The Registrar may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the service of process is carried on, inspect any affidavit found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Registrar may seize any affidavit in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.

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record: Section 2, Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [S15151] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "record" means the record of a proceeding maintained under this Act

record: 15 more definitions.

Registrar: Section 2, Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 [S15151] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means the Registrar appointed under section 3 and includes an Assistant Registrar

Registrar: 79 more definitions.

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