Section 11: Amendment of section 24

Substitute for section 24or the Principal Act a new section "24"-
Issuance of warrant for terrorist investigation
24.-(1) An officer ofany duly authorized enforcement law or security of agency may apply exparte to the court for the issuance of a warrant for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.
(2) The court may issue a warrant authorizing an officer of any law enforcement and security agency to-
(a) enter the premises or conveyance specified or described in the warrant;
(b) search the premises or conveyance and any person found therein; and
(c) seize and detain any relevant material found therein.
(3) The court shall not issue a warrant under subsection (2) of this section unless the court is satisfied that-
(a) the warrant is sought to prevent the commission of an offence under this Act or to prevent the interference in an investigation under this Act ;
(b) the warrant is used tor the purpose of a terrorist investigation;
(c) there are reasonable grounds tor believing that there is a person or material on the premises or conveyance which may be relevant to the terrorist investigation; or
(d) the person being sought is preparing or about to commit an offence under this Act.
(4) Where a seizure is effected in the course of search or investigation under this section, a copy of the list of all the articles, documents and other materials seized shall be made, duly endorsed and handed to each of the
following-
(a) person on whom the search is made; or
(b) owner of the premises, place or conveyance seized".