Mines and Quarries Act, 1965

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Withdrawal of support.

53.—(1) No person shall withdraw support from the roof or sides of any place in a mine otherwise than by a method or device by which he does so from a position of safety.

(2) Where it is part of the system of work to withdraw from the waste or from under the roof adjoining the waste support provided in compliance with this Act, no person shall withdraw such support except in accordance with a system specified in support rules.