Mines and Minerals Act, 1931

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Revocation of grant of mining rights.

25.—(1) Where a mining right is granted to any person and the Minister is satisfied that such person is not bona-fide or efficiently working the minerals the subject of such mining right, the Minister may revoke such mining right.

(2) Where a mining right granted to a person is revoked under this section, such person shall not be entitled to a refund of the compensation paid by him in respect of such mining right or any part of such compensation.