Section 12A
Powers of examination and search
of Employees' Social Security Act 1969
Subject to any regulations made under section 105, an Inspector may at any reasonable time—
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(a)
make such examination and inquiry as may be necessary for ascertaining whether this Act or the regulations or rules made thereunder are being or have been complied with;
(b)
at any reasonable time enter any premises or place occupied by any principal employer or immediate employer for the purpose of such examination and inquiry;
(c)
examine the principal employer or immediate employer or his agent or servant or any person found in such premises or place or any person whom the Inspector has reasonable cause to believe to be or have been an employee;
(d)
make copies of or take extracts from any register, books or other documents maintained in such premises or place; and
(e)
exercise such other powers as may be necessary for carrying this Act into effect.