Section 16. Power to enter or survey, etc.

On the issue of the notification under sub-section (2) of section 15, it shall be lawful for the Land Acquisition Officer or any person authorise by the State Government in this behalf, to- (a) make any inspection, survey, measurement, valuation or enquiry ; (b) take levels ; (c) dig or bore into sub-soil ; (d) set out boundaries and intended lines of work ; (e) mark such levels, boundaries and lines by placing marks and cutting trenches ; or (f) do such other acts or things as may be prescribed.