Northern Territory Numbered Acts

MINERAL TITLES ACT 2010 (NO 27 OF 2010) - SECT 172

    (1)     This section applies if:

    (a)     a condition of a mineral title requires the title holder to take an action in relation to the title area; or

    (b)     the Minister requires the holder of a mineral title to take an action in relation to the title area.

    (2)     If the title holder does not comply with the requirement, the Minister may enter the title area and take the action the Minister considers necessary.

    (3)     The Minister may take the action:

    (a)     regardless of whether the mineral title is still in force; and

    (b)     with the assistance that is necessary.

    (4)     The costs incurred by the Minister in taking the action are payable to the Territory by the title holder.