CHAPTER VIII of GSTAT RULES, 2025

INSPECTION OF RECORD

RULE -70. Mode of inspection. -

(1) On grant of permission for inspection of the records, the Deputy Registrar or Assistant Registrar shall arrange to procure the records of the case and allow inspection of such records on the date and time fixed by the Registrar between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and between 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. in the immediate presence of an officer authorised in that behalf by the Registrar.

(2) The person inspecting the records shall not in any manner cause dislocation, mutilation, tampering or damage to the records in the course of inspection.

(3) The person inspecting the records shall not make any marking on any record or paper so inspected and taking notes.

(4) The person supervising the inspection, may at any time prohibit further inspection, if in his opinion, any of the records are likely to be damaged in the process of inspection or the person inspecting the records has violated or attempted to violate the provisions of these rules and shall immediately make a report about the matter to the Registrar and seek further orders from the Registrar and such notes shall be made in the Inspection Register.