(i) If in the opinion of the competent authority it is necessary or expedient so to do for securing the defence of India and civil defence, the public safety, the maintenance of services and supplies essential to the life of the community or the relief of distress caused by influx of refugees, serious draught, flood, fire or any other natural calamity, the competent authority may, by order in writing, requisition any motor vehicle and may make such further orders as appear to it to be necessary or expedient in connection with the requisition.
(2) Where the competent authority has requisitioned any motor vehicle under sub-section (1), it shall vest in the Government for the period of the requisition and the Government may use or deal with it in such manner ae may appear to it to be expedient.
(3) Without prejudice to any powers otherwise conferred by this Ordinance, any person authorised by a competent authority may enter any premises and inspect any motor vehicle therein or thereon for the purpose of determining whether, and, if so, in what manner, any order under this section should be made in relation to such motor vehicle, or with a view to securing compliance with any order made under this section.