Section 148: Emergency provisions.

(1) On the occurrence of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety, the Commission may-
(a) suspend the licence of any licensee, take temporary control of any service or network facilities owned or provided by a licensee in any manner as the Commission deems fit;
(b) withdraw either totally or partially the use of any service or network facilities from any licensee, person or the general public;
(c) order that any communication or class of communications to or from any licensee, person or the general public, relating to any specified subject shall not be communicated or shall be intercepted or detained; or that any such communication or its records shall be disclosed to an authorised officer mentioned in the order; or
(d) order the taking of possession of any customer equipment.
(2) If the Commission takes possession of any network facilities, service, or customer equipment under subsection (1) of this section, the person licensed under this Act with regard to the facilities, service or equipment shall be paid reasonable compensation which shall be determined by the Commission after giving an opportunity to the licensee to be heard on the matter.