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66 :(c) remove by force any obstruction to the entry or search of the premises under that section.

Powers of investigation

68.—(1) For the purpose of investigating any offence under this Act, the Commissioner may do all or any of the following:
 * (a) require, by written notice, any person, whom the Commissioner reasonably believes has any information, or any document in the person’s custody or control, that is relevant to the investigation, to furnish that information or document, within such time and manner as may be specified in the written notice;
 * (b) require, by written notice, the attendance before the Commissioner of any person within the limits of Singapore who appears to be acquainted with the facts or circumstances of the matter;
 * (c) examine orally any person who appears to be acquainted with the facts or circumstances of the matter—
 * (i) whether before or after that person or anyone else is charged with an offence in connection with the matter; and
 * (ii) whether or not that person is to be called as a witness in any inquiry, trial or other proceedings in connection with the matter.

(2) A person examined under subsection (1)(c) is bound to state truly the facts and circumstances with which the person is acquainted concerning the matter except that the person need not say anything that might expose the person to a criminal charge, penalty or forfeiture.

(3) A statement made by a person examined under subsection (1)(c) must—
 * (a) be reduced to writing;
 * (b) be read over to the person;