Section 9. Power to obtain information from exporters, etc

9. Power to obtain information from exporters, etc.— The Central Government or any officer or — authority authorised by it in this behalf may, by notice published in the Official Gazette, require (i) persons manufacturing, dealing in or exporting notified commodities; and - (ii) such other persons as may be prescribed; to furnish any information, return or report which the Central Government or such officer or authority may consider necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.