Powers
29Taking 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.