Cap. 536 чл. 11Power of entry for ascertaining condition of installations, etc.

Any distribution system operator may, unless otherwise instructed by the Authority, nominate any persons to enter any premises, at all reasonable times, to which electrical energy is, has been or is to be supplied by the distribution system operator, or in which any installation, apparatus, instrument, plant or accessories are, have been or are to be installed, or otherwise exist, for or in connection with the supply, storage, distribution, sale or other disposal of electrical energy by the distribution system operator, for the purpose of:

(a) inspecting, maintaining and, if need be, repairing any of the items mentioned above, as well as any electric lines, meters, fittings, works or apparatus belonging to the distribution system operator or installed therein;

(b) ascertaining such data or information as the distribution system operator may require in connection distribution system operator, whenever any service provided by the said distribution system operator is no longer required or where the distribution system operator is authorised to withdraw its services: Provided that the distribution system operator shall repair all damage caused by any such entry, inspection or removal: Provided further that the power of entry into any private property in terms of this article shall only be exercised in the presence of a Police officer and under the supervision of such Police officer.