(1) The Controller or any officer authorised by him in this behalf shall take up for investigation any contravention of the provisions of this Act, rules or regulations made thereunder.

(2)The Controller or any officer authorised by him in this behalf shall exercise the like powers which are conferred on income-tax authorities under Chapter XIII of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) and shall exercise such powers, subject to such limitations laid down under that Act.