Clause 24

he is a fit and proper person to exercise those powers; or

in cases of emergency, those powers are powers conferred by section 53.(2) Where, in pursuance of any powers of entry conferred by this Part or the regulations, entry is made on any premises by a person authorised by a gas transporter, gas shipper or gas retailer, or by a licensed gas service worker —

the person so authorised or the licensed gas service worker shall ensure that the premises are left no less secure by reason of the entry; and

if, in taking any action therein authorised by this Part or the regulations, or in making the premises secure —

the person so authorised or the licensed gas service worker; or

any person accompanying the person so authorised or the licensed gas service worker in entering the premises,causes any damage to the premises or to any movable property, the gas transporter, gas shipper, gas retailer or licensed gas service worker, as the case may be, shall —

make good that damage; or

pay any person interested in the premises or movable property such reasonable compensation as may be agreed in respect of that damage.(3) Any person authorised by a gas transporter, gas shipper or gas retailer or any licensed gas service worker exercising the powers of entry conferred by this Part or the regulations may be accompanied by such persons as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose for which the entry is made, or for the purposes of subsection (2).”.