Section 29
Power to intercept postal articles for public good
(1)
On the occurrence of any public emergency or in the interests of public safety or tranquillity, the Minister may, by order in writing, direct that any postal article or class or description of postal articles in course of
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transmission by post shall be intercepted or detained, and shall be delivered to any officer mentioned in the order to be dealt with in such manner as the
Minister may direct; and thereupon such postal articles shall be intercepted or detained and dealt with accordingly.
(2)
If any doubt arises as to the existence of a public emergency or as to whether any act done under subsection (1) was in the interests of public safety or tranquillity, a certificate signed by the Minister shall be conclusive proof on the point.