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82 : provisions of this Act or due to neglect to obey any lawful order given by the Authority; or
 * (b) the authorised officer investigating the accident is satisfied that the accident might have been prevented if proper precautions had been taken and observed in the operation or working of the electrical or supply installation or other installation,

the Authority shall hold an inquiry into the nature and cause of the accident with the assistance, if considered necessary by the Authority, of one or more persons of electrical or other special skill or experience to be nominated by the Authority as assessors.

(6) At the conclusion of the inquiry held under subsection (5), a copy of the findings taken at the inquiry together with the opinion of the Authority shall be forwarded to the Public Prosecutor.

(7) Any person who, without lawful excuse, contravenes subsection (1) or (3) shall be guilty of an offence.

Power to administer oaths, etc.

95. For the purpose of holding any inquiry under this Act, any authorised officer shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations and shall be vested with the powers of a Magistrate for compelling the attendance of witnesses, maintaining order and otherwise conducting the inquiry, and any person summoned to attend any such inquiry shall be legally bound so to attend.

Powers of arrest

96.—(1) Any police officer or any person authorised in writing by the Chief Executive of the Authority generally or in any particular case may arrest any person committing within his view or who he has reason to believe has committed any offence punishable under this Act if—
 * (a) the name and address of the person are unknown to him;
 * (b) the person declines to give his name and address; or
 * (c) there is reason to doubt the accuracy of the name and address given.

(2) A person arrested under this section may be detained until his name and address are correctly ascertained.