140Order for inspection of books of co-operative

#### 140 Order for inspection of books of co-operative 140 Order for inspection of books of co-operative (cf Corporations Act s 247A) > > (1) On application by a member of a co-operative, the Supreme Court may make an order— > > > > > (a) authorising the applicant to inspect books of the co-operative; or > > > > > (b) authorising another person (whether a member or not) to inspect books of the co-operative on the applicant’s behalf. > > > (2) A person authorised to inspect books may make copies of the books unless the Supreme Court orders otherwise. > > > (3) A person who— > > > > > (a) is granted leave under section 580; or > > > > > (b) applies for leave under that section; or > > > > > (c) is eligible to apply for leave under that section; > > > > may apply to the Supreme Court for an order under this section. > > > (4) On application, the Supreme Court may make an order authorising— > > > > > (a) the applicant to inspect books of the co-operative; or > > > > > (b) another person to inspect books of the co-operative on the applicant’s behalf. > > > (5) The Supreme Court may make the order only if it is satisfied that— > > > > > (a) the applicant is acting in good faith; and > > > > > (b) the inspection is to be made for a purpose connected with— > > > > > > > (i) applying for leave under section 580; or > > > > > > > (ii) bringing or intervening in proceedings with leave under that section. > > > (6) A person authorised to inspect books may make copies of the books unless the Supreme Court orders otherwise.