(1) Subject to subsection (2), the Authority may, by direction in writing require a charitable organisation or the charity trustees of a charitable organisation, at such time and place as may be specified in the direction, to produce such books, documents or other records as may be so specified.

(2) A direction under subsection (1) shall not be given unless the Authority is of opinion that -

(a) it is necessary to examine the books, documents or other records of the charitable organisation for the purpose of determining whether an inspector should be appointed to conduct an investigation into the affairs of the charitable organisation under this Part,

(b) the affairs of the body are being or have been conducted with intent to defraud any person,

(c) any act or omission committed by or on behalf of the charitable organisation, or proposed to be so committed is, or would if committed, be unlawful, or

(d) the body was formed for any fraudulent, or other unlawful, purpose.