(1) There is established by this Act a National Identification Authority.

(2) The Authority is a body corporate, with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.

(3) The Authority may for the performance of its functions acquire and hold movable and immovable property, and may enter into any contract or any other transaction.

(4) Where there is hindrance to the acquisition of property, the property may be acquired for the Authority under the State Property and Contracts Act, 1960 (C.A. 6) or the State Lands Act, 1962 (Act 125) and the costs shall be borne by the Authority.