46. Officers of the Bureau or any person authorized in writing by the Bureau may for the purpose of carrying out geological and mineral investigations
| (a) enter upon and occupy any land whatsoever with such persons, machinery, equipment and materials as are necessary for such purpose ; |
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| (b) break up the surface of any part of such land and take and carry away samples or specimens of the soil, rock or minerals in, on or, under such land ; |
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| (c) excavate, bore or drill such land and fix any post or other object thereon ; or |
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| (d) enter upon and pass through any land which it may be necessary to pass for the purpose of carrying out such investigation : |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts