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(1) Any person or officer of the Authority authorized in this behalf by the Authoritv mav - Obstructing an Employee or Authorised Officer in Discharge of his Duties" Power to Search, Inspect and Seizure. enter and inspect at any time in any premises where water is supplied by the Authority or any components of public water distribution (a) 22-t0 GUJA T GOVERNMENT GAZETTE ,EX.22-08-2OII I PAR.T rv system lies, if it appears necessary to him for ascertaining proper c ed or is being carried out in contravention of the provisions of this Act or an act has been or is being committed which is prohibited under the Act; search, seize and remove all such devices, instruments or any other articles which has been, or is being, or is likely to be used for which is prohibited; examine or seize any books of accounts, materials or documents, equipment or devices which in his opinion shall be useful as evidence for or relevant to, any proceedings in respect of an offence under section 10 and allow the person from whose custody such books of accounts, materials or documents, equipment or devices are seized to make copies thereof or take extracts there fiom in his presence. 2 of 1974 (2) The owner or occupant of the place or premises of search or any person on his behalf shall be allowed to remain present, as far as possible, during the search and a list of all the things seized in the course of such search shall be prepared and delivered to such occupant or person who shall sign the list. (3) The provisions of the code of criminal procedur e, 1973 relating to search and seizure shall apply, to searches and seizures carried out under this sub-section. () where, during an inspection or search of any place or premises under s seclion (l), a user or a person is found to have committed an offence under section 10, the authorized officer may disconnect the water supply to such place or premises immediately without any notice. section(l) of section 13, who has entered, searehed or inspected any premises (b) (c) PART IV] GUJARAT GOVERNMEMT GAZETTE, 8X.22-08-2019 22-TI and has reason to believe that an offence is committed under clause (v), (vi) or (vii) of sub-section (1) of section 10, shall prepare a report along with evidences gathered and submit the same with his findings to the Assessing Officer (hereinafter refened to as "Assessing Offrcer") for the assessment of loss or damage suffered. (2) Subject to such criteria and the manner as may be prescribed, the Assessing Officer shall assess the loss or damage caused to the Authority on acco of unauthorized or excess drawl of water or use of water fot u p.rr^oos" other than for which connection was granted, on the basis of the report referred to in sub-section (1) of this section or after an enquiry, as may be required, and pass an order of recovery for such loss or damages suffered by the Authority" (3) The Assessment Officer shall have regard to the following factors while passing an order under sub-section (2);- (a) quantity of water drawn in unauthorized manner, (b) duration of such activity, (c) charge or rate of water supplied, (d) quality of water, (e) usage of water, and (f) anyother factors relevant for determination of the cost of water drawn in unauthorized. (a) The Assessing Officer shall be appointed by the Authority in such manner as may be prescribed. (5) The amount assessed under sub-section (2) shall be recoverable in the same manner as an arrear of land revenue.