Power of entry into land or premises

Power of entry into land or premises

1. (1) Any officer authorized by the State Government in this behalf may enter upon any land or premises in any controlled area for the purpose of—
   • (a) inspecting any cotton the cultivation or possession of which is prohibited or restricted under this Act;
   • (b) removing or destroying or causing to be removed or destroyed, any cotton which he has reason to believe is a prohibited variety of cotton or is being cultivated or possessed in contravention of the provisions of this Act or any order made thereunder;
   • (c) exercising any of the powers conferred by or under this Act: Provided that no such entry shall be made without giving the occupier of the land or premises at least twenty-four hours' notice in writing.
2. (2) Every officer acting under this section shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.