Power of entry and inspection

Power of entry and inspection. –

1. (1) Subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be prescribed, the Executive Authority or the Commissioner or the Secretary may authorize any person–
   • (a) to enter on and inspect, or cause to be entered on and inspected, any immovable property within the limits of the Panchayat area or any work in progress therein;
   • (b) to enter on and survey any immovable property within the limits of the Panchayat area for the purpose of exercising any powers or performing any duties under this Act;
   • (c) to enter on any premises or lands for the purpose of inspecting or repairing water-supply installations, drainage works, public latrines or other works of the Panchayat.
2. (2) In the exercise of the powers under sub-section (1), the person so authorized shall not enter any building or enclosed court-yard or garden attached to a dwelling-house, unless he has given the occupier of the building, at least twenty-four hours' notice of his intention to do so; and in making such entry, he shall have due regard to the social and religious usages of the occupants.