Clause 44

Whenever it appears to the Authority that it will or probably will be necessary to exercise the powers conferred by this Act upon the Authority in respect of any land other than State land for the purpose of constructing a telecommunication installation or part of a telecommunication installation, the Authority or any person authorised by the Authority in writing in that behalf may, after giving not less than twenty-four hours’ previous notice to the occupier thereof, if any, enter upon such land and may survey and take levels and do all other acts necessary to ascertain the suitability of the land, so far as the same may be possible without causing damage or disturbance.

In the event of any damage or disturbance being caused by reason of such entry the Authority shall pay compensation therefor in accordance with the provisions of section 52.

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorise any servant or agent of the Authority to cut down or clear away any vegetation or any fence or other erection or to enter into any building or upon any enclosure attached to any building.