The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957

Section 21. Power to obtain information

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

21. Power to obtain information.— The Central Government or any person authorised in writing by it in this behalf may, by order in writing, require any person to furnish to such authority as may be specified in the order such information in his possession as may be required relating to any property in respect of which action is proposed to be taken under this Act. — 22. Power to enter and inspect. The competent authority, or any person authorised in writing by it in this behalf, by general or special order, may enter and inspect any property for the purpose of determining whether and, if so, in what manner an order under this Act should be made in relation to any property or with a view to securing compliance with any order made under this Act.

Source: India Code