(1) If any dishonest act or material fact in contravention of any statute, or the articles of incorporation has occurred in connection with the management of a company, any member who holds units of investment representing no less than three percent of the total amount of capital may request the court to appoint an inspector to investigate the affairs of the company and the status of its assets. <Amended by Act No. 6086, Dec. 31, 1999; Act No. 10600, Apr. 14, 2011>
(2) An inspector shall report in writing on the outcomes of an investigation to the court.
(3) If the court deems it necessary after examining the report mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the court may order an auditor, or directors in the absence of the auditor, to convene a general meeting of members. In such cases, the provisions of Article 310 (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis. <Amended by Act No. 1212, Dec. 12, 1962>