Part VII Northern Ireland
Powers of arrest, search, &c.
91 Taking possession of land, &c.
If the Secretary of State considers it necessary for the preservation of the peace or the maintenance of order, he may authorise a person—
(a)
to take possession of land or other property;
(b)
to take steps to place buildings or other structures in a state of defence;
(c)
to detain property or cause it to be destroyed or moved;
(d)
to carry out works on land of which possession has been taken by virtue of this section;
(e)
to take any other action which interferes with a public right or with a private right of property.