(1) If any obstruction to the taking possession of any public premises is offered or, in the opinion of the Deputy Commissioner, is likely to be offered the Deputy Commissioner or any other officer duly authorised by him in this behalf may obtain necessary assistance of the Police.
(2) Where any public premises of which possession is to be taken is found locked the Deputy Commissioner or any other officer duly authorised by him in this behalf may either seal the premises or in the presence of two respectable witnesses break open the lock or open or cause to be opened any door, gate or other barrier and enter the premises provided that –
(a) no entry shall be made into or possession taken of a public premises before sunrise or after sunset; and
(b) where any public premises is forced open an inventory of the articles found in the premises shall be taken in the presence of the two witnesses.