LawgistThe Mines Act
26Power to direct investigation of causes of disease
(1)The Central Government may, if it considers it expedient to do so, appoint a competent person to inquire into and report to it on any case where a disease notified under sub-section (1) of section 25 has been or is suspected to have been contacted in a mine, and may also appoint one or more persons possessing legal or special knowledge to act as assessors in such inquiry.
(2) The provisions of sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 24 shall apply to an inquiry under this section in the same manner as they apply to any inquiry under that section.
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PROVISIONS AS TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
- 19 Drinking water
- 20 Conservancy
- 21 Medical appliances
- 22 Powers of Inspectors when causes of danger not expressly provided against exist or when employment of persons is dangerous
- 22A Power to prohibit employment in certain cases
- 23 Notice to be given of accidents
- 24 Power of Government to appoint Court of inquiry in cases of accidents
- 25 Notice of certain diseases
- 26 Power to direct investigation of causes of disease
- 27 Publication of reports
