Electronic Communications Act, 2008
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(b) examine the records or other documents related to the
operation of the electronic communications network, the
provision of the electronic communications service or the
use of the spectrum,
(c) search for equipment, articles, books, records or documents
that may provide evidence of
(i) contravention of this Act or of Regulations, or
(ii) breach of a condition of the licence or frequency
authorisation
where necessary with the assistance of any other person
authorised for the purpose by the Authority,
(d) require the owner or person in charge of the place, vehicle,
vessel, aircraft, or other contrivance to give the authorised
officer the reasonable assistance required for the examination
or search of the place, vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other
contrivance, and
(e) seize and take away equipment, articles, books, records or
documents if it appears that there has been
(i) a contravention of this Act or of any Regulation or
(ii) a breach of condition of licence or frequency
authorisation,
and lodge the items seized with the Authority.
(2) In furtherance of subsection (1), the personnel of the Authority
may be accompanied by a police officer.
(3) A licensee or authorisation holder shall produce the licence or
frequency authorisation for inspection on request by an authorised officer
of the Authority.
Enforcement powers of the Authority
Enforcement powers of the Authority
72. (1) The Authority may in furtherance of its functions
(a) require the production of a document and information by a
licensee,
(b) apply to a District Magistrate for a warrant authorising the
Authority or any other person named in the warrant
(i) to search premises and to break open and search any
cupboard, drawer, container or other receptacle,
whether a fixture or not, in the premises, and
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