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a) in sub-section (3), after clause (i), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:- "(i-a) impound and retain in his custody for such period as he thinks fit any books of account or other documents inspected by him:
Provided that such income tax authority shall not-
(a) impound any books of account or other documents except after recording his reasons for so doing; or (b) retain in his custody any such books of account or other documents for a period exceeding fifteen days (exclusive of holidays) without obtaining the approval of the Chief Commissioner or Director General or Commissioner or Director therefor, as the case may be,";
(b) in sub-section (4), the words "any books of account or other documents or" shall be omitted.