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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