Control of Prices Act, 1937

Reference of complaints to inspectors for investigation.

37.—The Controller shall on receipt of a complaint refer it to an inspector for investigation under this Part of this Act unless—

(a) he is of opinion that such complaint is frivolous, or

(b) the person making such complaint fails to furnish to the Controller such information in relation thereto as he requires, or

(c) the several matters alleged in such complaint would, if proved, constitute an offence under section 27 (which relates to price orders) or section 30 (which relates to price (restriction on profits) orders) of this Act.