Rule 15

15. Unless the authority referred to in section 14 deems it necessary to make a surprise visit, he shall give reasonable notice in writing to an occupier of his intention to enter 1[the factory or, as the case may be, the unit] for inspection and to examine the records and accounts in so far as they are relevant to the purposes of 2[the Act] or these rules, and such authority shall in fixing the date and time for this purpose, as far as possible, have due regard to the convenience of the occupier.

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1.     Substituted by G.N. of 25.11.1974.

2.     Substituted by G.N. of 8.11.1963.