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(1) A Collector or Magistrate may at any time search or direct a search to be made in his presence of any place for the search of which he is competent to issue warrant under section 39. (2) A Collector or a Magistrate may at any time arrest or direct the arrest in his presence of any person for whose arrest he is competent at the time and in the circumstances to issue a warrant under section 39.