114   Entry onto land for purposes of sale by auction

(cf Act No 8 1901, section 17A)

(1)  The court may, in relation to land to be sold by public auction under a writ of execution, make orders:

(a)  authorising entry onto the land by the Sheriff (including entry by force if necessary) for the purpose of showing the land to prospective purchasers, and

(b)  authorising entry onto the land by prospective purchasers in the presence of the Sheriff.

(2)  For those purposes, such an order may also authorise the Sheriff to do either or both of the following:

(a)  to secure entry onto the land (including by breaking or replacing locks, bars and other devices restricting entry, if necessary),

(b)  to take such steps as are necessary to prevent persons from entering the land.

(3)  This section does not affect any other power of the court to make orders in relation to such matters.

(4)  A reference in this section to land includes any premises on land.