Under the provisions of the Mines Act, 1952, the Special Officer can enter a mine for the purpose of surveying, levelling and measuring, after giving prior notice to the Manager at least how many days in advance?
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EPFO APFC 2023
Three days
Correct AnswerFive days
Incorrect AnswerSeven days
Incorrect AnswerFourteen days
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Under the Mines Act, 1952, the Special Officer has a right to enter any mine for surveying, levelling, and measuring purposes.
- However, this cannot be done arbitrarily; prior notice must be given to the Manager.
- The law specifies the minimum number of days for such advance notice.
- Option 1 (Three days): This is NOT the correct period.
- Option 2 (Five days): This is the correct answer. A Special Officer must provide at least five days' prior notice to the mine manager.
- Option 3 (Seven days): The Act does not specify a seven-day notice for this purpose.
- Option 4 (Fourteen days): Fourteen days’ notice is not mandated in such cases by the Act.
Option 2, Five days, is correct.
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