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Part VII · General

58. Power of entry, inspection and search

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The Authority or any other officer authorised in writing in that behalf by the Authority may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or any regulation made thereunder are being complied with, have the power on reasonable grounds and on production, if so required, his credentials —

(a)

to enter, inspect and search at all reasonable hours of the day the premises in which any manufacturer or trader is carrying on his business or any other premises where any goods are being stored or exposed for sale ;

(b)

to seize and detain any goods found in such premises in contravention of the provisions of section 16 or 17 ; and

(c)

to inspect, take copies of or seize and detain any records or documents required to be kept by or under this Act or any other law in respect of such business.

(2)

Any goods seized and detained under paragraph (b)

of subsection (1), shall be produced in court, and on conviction of such manufacturer or trader, be forfeited and disposed of in such manner as may be determined by court, and any money realised shall be credited to the Fund of the Authority.

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