58. Interception of communication

An authorized officer of the Commission may apply in writing to the High Court for a warrant authorizing the covert monitoring of any conduct and recording of any communication if such officer has reasonable grounds to suspect or believe that a person has committed, is committing or is about to commit an offence under this Act.

A High Court Judge may, upon receiving a written application under subsection (1), issue a warrant after being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for such suspicion or belief to authorize the covert monitoring and recording, by any means, of the conduct and communications, including telecommunications, of the person. Confidentiality in respect of any application made to the High Court shall be maintained and the proceedings pertaining to the same shall be held ex parte and in-camera.

A warrant issued under this section may be renewed by further application made in that behalf by the authorized officer.

A warrant issued under this section may authorize any officer-

If the circumstances are such that a written application under subsection (1) is not reasonably practicable, an oral application may be made.

The format of the application shall be as specified by the Commission by way of rules.

The Commission shall ensure that any recording made under the provisions of this Act shall be used solely for the purposes of this Act.