Gas Act, 1976

PART V

Miscellaneous

Minister for Industry and Commerce to consult Minister as regards certain applications to him under certain licences and leases.

36.—Where pursuant to—

(a) terms and conditions upon which an exploration licence is granted by the Minister for Industry and Commerce, or

(b) conditions or a subsidiary agreement contained in a petroleum lease,

the approval of the Minister for Industry and Commerce of plans for the development or exploitation of a deposit of natural gas is applied for, the Minister for Industry and Commerce shall, before determining the application, consult the Minister.