Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) The Minister must grant a geothermal production lease to an applicant for the grant if the applicant has met the necessary criteria for the application.
(2) Also, the Minister may grant a lease to an applicant for the grant if:
(a) the applicant has substantially met the necessary criteria for the application; and
(b) the Minister is satisfied there are circumstances to justify the grant.