Mines and Minerals Act, 1931
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Costs and expenses of the Board in relation to inquiries. |
36.—(1) The Minister may, if he thinks fit, order that the whole or any part of the costs and expenses incurred by the Board in connection with an inquiry under Part IV or Part V of this Act be paid to the Minister by the applicant whose application occasioned such inquiry. | |
(2) An order under this section shall certify the amount due by any person, and any amount so certified shall be recoverable by the Minister as a simple contract debt from such person. | ||
(3) The Minister may require an applicant for any rights under Part IV of this Act or any restrictions under Part V of this Act to give security for the costs of the inquiry by the Board. | ||
(4) Any money paid to or recovered by the Minister tinder this section shall be paid into or disposed for the benefit of the Exchequer by the Minister in such manner as the Minister for Finance may direct. |