Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)

Regulation 18(1) Where it appears to the inspector in the course of an inquiry into an accident or dangerous occurrence resulting from mining operations that the accident or dangerous occurrence was the result of the negligence or incompetence of a person who holds a permit or a certificate under these Regulations, the inspector may invite the person to appear before the inspector to show cause why that person's permit or certificate should not be suspended or cancelled.(2) Where a person is found in an inquiry to have been negligent or incompetent the inspector shall as soon as possible submit a report of the findings together with the inspector's recommendations to the Chief Inspector.(3) The Chief Inspector, on consideration of the findings and recommendations(a) may cancel or suspend the permit or certificate of that person, or impose some other penalty;(b) may record on the permit or certificate details of the cancellation or suspension or other penalty imposed; and(c) shall give notice as set out in Form Ten of the First Schedule of the endorsement, cancellation or suspension of the permit or certificate to the affected holder or manager.(4) The Chief Inspector shall maintain records of endorsed, cancelled or suspended permits or certificates.

Procedures to Follow




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Responsible Institution

Minerals Commission

36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra
Email:mlnrinfo@mlnr.gov.gh
Website:http://mincom.gov.gh

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