Mines and Quarries Act, 1965

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PART II

Management and Control of Mines and Quarries

Mine and Quarry Owners

General duties of mine and quarry owners.

12.—(1) It shall be the duty of the owner of every mine and quarry to secure that the mine or quarry is planned, laid out, managed and worked in accordance with this Act and with the orders and regulations and to comply with all requirements thereunder.

(2) The owner shall give written instructions to every person appointed by him for the purpose of securing the fulfilment of the owner's statutory duties defining that person's responsibilities.

(3) The owner shall forthwith send a copy of such instructions to an inspector and to the manager of the mine or quarry.

Mine Managers and other Officials