Indian Stamp Act, 1899
73. Books, etc. to be open to inspection
Every public officer having in his custody any registers, books,
records, papers, documents or proceedings, the inspection whereof may tend to
secure any duty, or to prove or lead to the discovery of any fraud or omission
in relation to any duty, shall at all reasonable times permit any person
authorized in writing by the Collector to inspect for such purpose the
registers, books, papers, documents and proceedings and to take such notes and
extracts as he may deem necessary, without fee or charge.