(1) The Child Marriage Prohibition Officer on receipt of information about the offence which is committed or is likely to be committed under this Act, shall inquire the matter for which, he may,—
(a) enter the premises where the child marriage is likely to take place or has taken place and make necessary inquiry;
(b) demand production of documents such as birth certificates, school leaving certificates or medical documents proving the age of bride and groom;
(c) record statements of witnesses and of any other persons who are able to furnish any kind of evidence about child marriage;
(d) collect any other evidence that is essential to prosecute the persons who have committed any of the offences under the Act;
(e) record details of his inquiry and progress in an individual case file maintained for that child, including specifications such as time at receipt of information, date and time on which the inquiry began or closed, the places visited and the statement of circumstances ascertained through his inquiry;
(f) complete every such inquiry within three months.
(2) During inquiry if the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer comes to the conclusion that offences are also committed under the Indian Penal Code,1860 (XLV of 1860) or any other Act, he shall inform the same to the concerned police officer for further necessary action in respect thereof.