Article 27-30Collection of Reports and Inspection of a Person Submitting a Statement of Large-Volume Holdings

①When the Prime Minister finds it to be necessary and appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, the Prime Minister may order a person that has submitted a statement of large-volume holdings, a person that is found to be required to submit the same, a joint holder (meaning a joint holder as prescribed in Article 27-23, paragraph (5)) of either of such persons, or any other concerned party or witness to submit reports or materials that should serve as a reference, and may have the relevant officials inspect that person's books, documents, and any other articles.

②When the Prime Minister finds it to be necessary and appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, the Prime Minister may order the issuer of share certificates, etc. to which a statement of large-volume holdings pertains or a witness, to submit reports or materials that should serve as a reference.

③If the Prime Minister finds it necessary with regard to the order for submission of reports or materials or the inspection under paragraph (1) or the order for submission of reports or materials under the preceding paragraph, the Prime Minister may make inquiries to public offices or public or private organizations and request that those offices or organizations report necessary matters.