Section 23
Powers of Minister in cases of military necessity or public safety
(1)
The Minister may, if it appears to him necessary in the interests of defence, public safety or public order —
(a)
by order published in the
Gazette, declare
Brunei Darussalam or any part of it to be a restricted or prohibited area for the purposes of this section;
(b)
by order published in the Gazette, issue orders in respect of any restricted or prohibited area or part thereof;
(c)
by order, regulate, restrict or prohibit the navigation of any aircraft;
(d)
appoint any person to carry out and effect any of such orders.
(2)
The person appointed under subsection (1)(d) shall take all steps which may be reasonably required to secure compliance with such orders.
(3)
No claim for damages or compensation shall lie against any person appointed under subsection (1)(d) arising out of any steps bona fide taken by him under subsection (2).
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(4)
Any person who fails to comply with an order made under subsection (1), or who obstructs any person charged with the duty of carrying out and giving effect to that order, is guilty of an offence.