It shall be lawful for any person authorised in writing by the Competent Authority in this behalf to make any entry into any place, to open or cause to be opened any door, gate or other barrier— 1 These words were substituted for the words “and also for appeals against the decision of such authority” by Mah. 36 of 1973, s. 2. 1971 : Mah. XXVIII] The Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, 45 Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971
(a) if he considers the opening thereof necessary for the purpose of such entry; and
(b) if the owner or occupier is absent, or being present, refuses to open such door, gate or barrier.