Reg 180(1) and (1A) substituted for reg 180(1) by SR No 83 of 2001, reg 3 and Sch 1 item 9, effective 4 May 2001. Reg 180(1) formerly read:
180(1)
Every brewer, distiller, or manufacturer of any goods dutiable under the Excise Tariff (whether licensed under any Excise Act or not), shall, when required by the Collector, produce to the Collector or some officer nominated by the Collector, all books and accounts in the possession, custody or control of the brewer, distiller or manufacturer, containing entries relating to relevant goods and the Collector or nominated officer may inspect and take copies of or extracts from any such books or accounts.