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Cost of Inquiry and Inspection: (1) Whereas an Inquiry is held under Section 82 or an Inspection is carried out under Section 83, the Registrar may apportion the cost of Inquiry or Inspection as the case may be between the Co-operative, Members, Creditors or Debtors or Depositors demanding such an Inquiry or Inspection and Officers of Co-operative. The members and officers, for purposes of this section shall not only include present members and officers but also former officers and past members. (2) The Registrar, before apportioning cost of Inquiry or Inspection as the case may be, as referred under sub-section (1) shall provide a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the co-operative or other persons such as Creditors, Debtors or Depositors liable to pay such costs. (3) While apportioning the cost of Inquiry or Inspection, the Registrar shall record in writing the reasons, grounds or basis on which the cost were apportioned either proportionately or disproportionately. (4) Any sum awarded byway of cost under this section shall be recoverable as the fees for Inquiry or Inspection in the manner of realization of Audit Fees orthrough a Co-operative Demand Certificate. 613