35. Inquiry by Registrar.—(1) The Registrar may of his own motion, and shall on the request of the
Collector, or on the application of a majority of the committee, or of not less than one-third of the
members, hold an inquiry or direct some person authorised by him by order in writing in this behalf to
hold an inquiry into the constitution, working and financial condition of a registered society.
(2) All officers and members of the society shall furnish such information in regard to the affairs of
the society as the Registrar or the person authorised by the Registrar may require.
36. Inspection of books of indebted society.—(1) The Registrar shall, on the application of a creditor
of a registered society, inspect or direct some person authorised by him by order in writing in this
behalf to inspect the books of the society:
Provided that—
(a) the applicant satisfies the Registrar that the debt is a sum then due, and that he has demanded
payment thereof and has not received satisfaction within a reasonable time; and
(b) the applicant deposits with the Registrar such sum as security for the costs of the proposed
inspection as the Registrar may require.
(2) The Registrar shall communicate the results of any such inspection to the creditor.
37. Costs of inquiry.—Where an inquiry is held under section 35, or an inspection is made under
section 36, the Registrar may apportion the costs, or such part of the costs as he may think right, between
the society, the members or creditor demanding an inquiry or inspection, and the officers or former officers
of the society.
38. Recovery of costs.—Any sum awarded by way of costs under section 37 may be recovered, on
application to a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the place where the person from whom the money is
claimable actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business, by the distress and sale of any moveable
property within the limits of the jurisdiction of such Magistrate belonging to such person.