Atomic Energy Act, 1962
8. Power of entry and inspection
(1) Any person
authorized by the Central Government may, on producing, if so required, a duly
authenticated document showing his authority, enter any mine, premises or land-
(a) where he has reason to believe that work
is being carried out for the purpose of or in connection with production and
processing of any prescribed substances. or substances from which a prescribed
substance can be obtained or production, development or use of atomic energy or
research into matters connect therewith, or
(b) where any such plant as is mentioned in
clause (b) of section 7 is situate, and may inspect the mine, premises or land
and any articles contained therein.
(2) The person carrying
out the inspection may make copies of or extracts from any drawing, plan or
other document found in the mine, premises or land and for the purpose of
making such copies or extracts, may remove any such drawing, plan or other
document after giving a duly signed receipt for the same and retain possession
thereof for a period not exceeding seven days.