16. (1) The accounts of the Society and of the Branch Societies shall be audited annually by an Auditor to be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Society with the prior approval of the Government. (2) The Society and the Branch Societies shall produce all accounts, books and connected documents and furnish such other information and explanations as the Auditor or any officer authorised by him in this behalf may require at the time of the audit. (3) A statement of accounts audited by the Auditor referred to in sub section (1), and containing such particulars as may be prescribed by rules shall be furnished to the Government as soon as possible after the end of every financial year. (4) The Government shall examine the Auditor's Report and take such action thereon as it may deem fit.