Section 23
Section 23
(1)
A Quarry Inspector, in carrying out the purposes of these rules into effect, may –
(a)
call for and inspect, whenever he may deem necessary, any licence or other document relating to quarrying operations;
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(b)
enter, inspect and examine any quarry and any place where he has reasonable cause to believe that quarrying operations are being carried out;
(c)
take such measures as he thinks fit to ensure the use of proper precautions in all quarrying operations for the prevention of any danger, damage or inconvenience to life or property;
(d)
give all such lawful orders as may be necessary to enable him to effectively perform the duties imposed upon him and to exercise such powers as are vested in him by the provisions of these rules, and every such order shall be given in writing if so required by any person affected thereby;
(e)
arrest with or without warrant (if necessary with the assistance of the
Police) any person whom he may find committing an offence against the provisions of these rules;
(f)
require any person whom he finds in a quarry to give him statements on any subject into which it is his duty to enquire:
(g)
take samples of any material whether solid, liquid, gaseous or vapours being discharged from a quarry; and
(h)
exercise all other powers as are necessary for carrying out the provisions of these rules into effect.
(2)
Subject to the limit of his authority and any direction from a Quarry Inspector a Quarry Assistant shall have all the powers of a Quarry Inspector.
Power to order cessation of operation.