140Order for inspection of books of co-operative (cf Corporations Act s 247A)

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.