Minerals Development Act 2017

Infants and persons of unsound mind

172. For the purpose of proceedings before the Mining Board, the Board may apply in a summary manner to the High Court for the appointment of—

(a) a person to represent the interests of a minor or a person of unsound mind if there is no person duly authorised by law to represent those interests, and

(b) a person to represent the interests of any person who has not been found or ascertained after due diligence and in respect of whom no other person has been duly appointed to represent those interests.