Compensation for requisition
36.—(1) Where, in the exercise of the powers conferred by section 35, possession is taken of any land or premises or any movable property is requisitioned, compensation in respect of the taking of such possession or requisition is payable in accordance with the Requisition of Resources Act (Cap. 273) as if the competent authority under that Act took possession of or requisitioned that land, premises or movable property, as the case may be.
(2) No action, claim or proceedings shall lie or be brought against the Government or a police officer—
- (a) to restrain the doing of anything which is authorised by or under section 35 or to compel the doing of anything which may be omitted to be done under section 35; or
- (b) to recover damages, compensation or costs for any damage or injury to a person or property, any disturbance to or loss of or in the value of any property, trade or business, or personal disturbance or inconvenience, caused by or consequent upon any act authorised by section 35, except according to the compensation provided for by this section.
PART 6
OFFENCES
Provoking breach of peace
37.—(1) A person commits an offence if the person, within the area which is the target of a special authorisation—
- (a) uses any threatening, abusive or insulting words; or
- (b) engages in any conduct or behaviour,
with intent to provoke a breach of the peace or whereby a breach of the peace is likely to be occasioned.
(2) A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years.
