Singapore legislation
Section 55
Section 55
Appointment of inspector
(1)
The Minister may in writing appoint any public officer to be an inspector for the purposes of this Part.
(2)
The powers conferred by section 56 or by regulations made under this Act shall be exercised by an inspector only —
for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the railway or any part thereof; or
when an inspector is directed to do so pursuant to such regulations, for the purpose of investigating an accident on any part of the railway,after the railway or the part in question has commenced operation for public use.
(3)
On the occasion of the exercise of any power, an inspector shall produce evidence of his identity, and of his appointment, to any person who requests him to do so.
(4)
An inspector may take with him such persons as he reasonably requires to assist him in the exercise of his powers.[46A