The Commission may require, by order served on any electrical utility in the manner provided in Section 58-27-1970, the production within this State at such time and place as it may designate, of any books, accounts, papers or records of the electrical utility relating to its business or affairs within the State, pertinent to any lawful inquiry and kept by such electrical utility in any office or place within or without this State or, at its option, verified copies in lieu thereof, so that an examination thereof may be made by the Commission or under its direction.