Duties and responsibilities of holder of prospecting licences or mining lease

(1) The holder of every prospecting licence or mining lease shall he responsible for making financial and other provisions and for taking such other steps as may be necessary for compliance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder to ensure the safety of the mines and minerals that may be explored or exploited as a result of such prospecting or mining operations and for the safety and security of the persons employed for the purpose of carrying out such operations. (2) The holder of a prospecting licence or mining lease shall each be responsible for the compliance with the rules made under Sub-section (1) and it shall not be a defence that such holder of licence or lease had appointed a manager or other officials to carry out such prospecting or mining operations. (3) The holder of a prospecting licence or a mining lease shall also be responsible to make such provisions for the health and safety of the persons employed in connection with such prospecting or mining operations as may be prescribed.