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(1) The Director or any officer authorized in this behalf by the Director may, for the purpose of satisfying himself that the provisions of this Act and the rules, orders and notifications made thereunder are complied with, at any time during business hours, enter and inspect any premises, godown, land or place used for rearing silkworms or for storing cocoons or silk; and every owner, occupier or person in charge of such premises, godown, land or place shall give every reasonable assistance to the Director or the officer in connection with such entry and inspection. (2) The Director or the officer referred to in sub- section (1) may, if he is satisfied that any silkworms, cocoons or silk are reared or stored in any premises, godown, land or place referred to in that sub-section in contravention of the provisions of this Act or the rules, orders or notifications made thereunder, seize such silkworms, cocoons or silk. Power of entry and seizure