Section 7: Execution of orders

7. Execution of orders (1) Where a deportation order is made under section 4, a copy of the order shall, as soon as practicable, be served upon the person charged. (2) Subject to subsection (3), a person against whom a deportation order is in force may be detained in such manner as may be directed by the Minister and may be placed on a ship or aircraft about to leave Mauritius and shall be deemed to be in legal custody whilst so detained and until the ship or aircraft leaves Mauritius. (3) No person shall be detained under subsection (2) for a period exceeding 28 days and, if at the expiration of such period he has not been deported, the deportation order shall cease to have effect. D6 – 3 [Issue 1] Deportation Act (4) Where any person against whom a deportation order is in force has been placed on any ship or aircraft, the master of the ship or the commander of the aircraft shall, if so required, take such steps as may be necessary for preventing such person from landing from the ship or aircraft before it leaves Mauritius and may for that purpose detain such person in custody on board the ship or aircraft.