Section 27: Power of entry

27. Power of entry (1) A person authorised in writing by the Board or a committee may, on production of the written authority, at any reasonable time enter any land for the purpose of examining or surveying it, for the purpose of deciding [Issue 5] T13 – 14 Revised Laws of Mauritius whether or not a scheme either outline or detailed should be made, and for the purpose of investigating whether or not the provisions of any such scheme are being carried out. (2) Any person who wilfully obstructs or interferes with any person in the exercise by that person of any power vested in him by this section shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 500 rupees or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months. (3) Where a person authorised under subsection (1) causes damage to property in the course of his duties, the Board may appoint a person to value the damage, and compensation shall be payable to the person whose property has been damaged by the Board accordingly.