Cap. 385 Art. 26Power to enter premises.

(1) For the purposes of this Act, but subject to the provisions of this article, an Ombudsman may at any time enter any premises occupied by any of the departments or organisations to which this Act applies as specified in article 12, and inspect the premises and, subject to the provisions of articles 19 and 20, carry out therein any investigation that is within his jurisdiction.

(2) Before entering any such premises an Ombudsman shall notify the permanent head of the department or, as the case may require, the principal administrative officer of the organisation by which the premises are occupied.