Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 · s 245

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s 245Authorized officer

(1)

The Minister may in writing authorize any public officer or officer of the Commission to exercise the powers of enforcement under this Act.

(2)

Any such officer shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code.

(3)

In exercising any of the powers of enforcement under this

Act, an authorized officer shall on demand produce to the person against whom he is acting the authority issued to him by the

Minister.

(4)

For the purposes of subsection (1), the Commission may issue directions to a licensee or other person to secure compliance with this Act or its subsidiary legislation.