Section 16, Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S21-CJB]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 February 2004 by S.O. 1798(E) [N12-BWZ].
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Controller General may, by order in writing, direct any holder of a mining lease to take such measures in relation to mining operations as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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mining lease: Section 2, Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S21C42] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "mining lease" means a lease granted for the purpose of undertaking mining operations, and includes a sub-lease granted for such purpose
mining lease: 5 more definitions.
mining operations: Section 2, Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S21C42] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "mining operations" means any operations undertaken for the purpose of winning any mineral
mining operations: 5 more definitions.
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