Mines and Minerals (Public Purposes) (Prescription) Regulations (Cap. 61:01). Country/Territory Malawi Document type Regulation Date 1981 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Mineral resources Keyword Public land Mining Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract These Regulations, made under section 128 of the Mines and Minerals Act, prescribe any circumstance when it is necessary or expedient in the interests of defence, public safety, public order, public health, town and country planning, or the development or utilization of any property for the public benefit to be a public purpose for the purposes of section 103 of the Act. Section 103 restricts the exercise of mining on land used for public purposes. Full text English Website www.malawilii.org References - Legislation Implements Mines and Minerals Act (Cap. 61:01). Legislation | Malawi | 1981 (2012) Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Access right, Soil rehabilitation, Basic legislation, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Deep sea bed, EIA, Dispute settlement, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX