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| (1) Where the competent authority is satisfied that any lorry is required for temporary use for a public purpose by the Government, he may by notice (hereinafter referred to as a " requisitioning notice "), served on the registered owner or person in whose possession or custody such lorry is, requisition such lorry for temporary use of the Government. |
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| (2) Service of the requisitioning notice under subsection (1) shall be conclusive proof that such lorry is required for a public purpose by the Government and shall not he questioned in any court of law. |
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| (3) Where a requisitioning notice has been served under subjection (1) on any person, it shall be lawful for any officer authorized by the competent authority (hereinafter referred to as an " authorized officer") to take possession of the lorry to which the notice relates on behalf of the competent authority. |
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| (4) The authorized officer may give to the registered owner or person in whose possession or custody such lorry is, such written directions as appear to him to be necessary or expedient in connection with the taking possession of such lorry, and such registered owner or person shall comply with all such written directions. |
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| (5) Any police officer, if requested by an authorized officer to do so, shall take such steps and use such force as may be necessary for securing compliance* with any direction given under subsection (4). |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts