Section 64: Power of entry during an emergency

64. Power of entry during an emergency (1) In the event of any emergency threatening life, property or the environment in a port, the Port Master or his authorised representative may— (a) enter any premises, with or without the consent of the owner or occupier for the purpose of dealing with the emergency; and P14 – 29 [Issue 1] Ports Act (b) do such acts and use such convenient equipment, tools, extinguishing medium there as are deemed necessary. (2) The Port Master or his authorised representative may, without thereby incurring any liability, at any time of the day or night enter any premises or vessel in a port for the purpose of attending to any emergency or making any survey or inspection. (3) No action for damages in respect of anything done under subsection (1) may be maintained against the Port Master or any officer. (4) Any person who wilfully obstructs or hinders the Port Master or any officer in the execution of the powers conferred upon him by this section shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 10,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years. PART IX – MISCELLANEOUS