LawgistThe Mines Act
82Decision of question whether a mine is under this Act
If any question arises as to whether any excavation or working 1[or premises in or adjacent to and belonging to a mine, on which any process ancillary to the getting, dressing or preparation for sale of minerals or of coke is being carried on] is a mine within the meaning of this Act, the Central Government may decide the question, and a certificate signed by a Secretary to the Central Government shall be conclusive on the point.
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1. Ins. by Act 62 of 1959, s. 45 (w.e.f. 16-1-1960).
MISCELLANEOUS
- 82 Decision of question whether a mine is under this Act
- 83 Power to exempt from operation of Act, regulations, etc.
- 84 Power to alter or rescind orders
- 85 Application of Act to mines belonging to Government
- 85A Persons required to give notice, etc., legally bound to do so
- 85B Signing of returns, notices, etc
- 85C No fee or charge to be realised for facilities and conveniences
- 86 Application of certain provisions of Act 63 of 1948 to mines
- 87 Protection of action taken in good faith
- 88 Repealed.
