Mines and Minerals Act, 1931

Right of entry by lessees.

12.—Every person who is for the time being lessee of State mines and minerals or of an exclusive State mining right under a lease made under this Part of this Act may, subject to the liability to pay compensation in accordance with this Part of this Act, enter upon the land in or under which there are such State mines and minerals or in respect of which such exclusive State mining right is exercisable, and the right of entry conferred by this section is in this Part of this Act referred to as the right of entry.