Section 7:
Powers to obtain information regarding materials, plant or processes.
The Central
Government may, by notice in writing served on any person, require him to make such periodical and
other returns, or statements at such times and containing such particulars and accompanied by such plans,
drawings, and other documents as may be specified in the notice relating to--
(a) any prescribed substance, specified in the notice, in his possession or under his control or
present in or on any land or mine owned or occupied by him which in the opinion of the Central
Government is or can be a source of any of the prescribed substances, including returns in respect of
any such land or mine;
(b) any plant in his possession or under his control designed for mining or processing of minerals
so specified, or adapted for the production or use of atomic energy or research into matters connected
therewith;
(c) any contract entered into by him or any licence granted by or to him relating to prospecting or
mining of minerals so specified or the production or use of atomic energy or research into matters
connected therewith;
(d) any other information in his possession relating to any work carried out by him or on his
behalf or under his directions, in connection with prospecting or mining of materials so specified or
the production or use of atomic energy or research into matters connected therewith.