Section 4

To make entries day by day in a journal of all acts done by him and of all orders made by him in pursuance of the duties imposed upon him and the powers entrusted to him by the provisions of these regulations, and periodically to submit such journal for the inspection of the Chief Inspector.

To call for and inspect, whenever he may deem necessary, any document of title to mining land.

To satisfy himself by personal examinations that all the conditions of such documents of title are being faithfully observed.

Whenever he shall have reason to believe that any person is unlawfully carrying on, or is doing any act with a view to unlawfully carrying on, mining operations upon or under any State or reserved land or any land alienated for agricultural purposes, forthwith to visit and inspect such land, and to make such inquiry into the matter as may be necessary; and if after such inquiry it appears to him that any person is unlawfully acting as aforesaid, to call in the assistance of the police, if necessary, and to take proceedings against such person.

To satisfy himself, by personal inspection, that the requirements of the Ordinance are consistently observed, and to report to the Chief Inspector any matter in respect of which he may be of opinion that any inquiry or order is necessary.

To make measures to ensure the use of proper precautions in all mining operations for the prevention of danger, damage or inconvenience to life or property.

To make such orders as he may consider necessary in cases of dispute between occupiers of mining land in respect of their occupation or use of such land.

To receive such documents and information relating to prospecting operations and such accounts of the results of prospecting operations as may be rendered by a licensee in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of section 12 of the Ordinance.

To receive such documents and information relating to the mining operations as may be rendered by a lessee in accordance with section 18 (1) of the Ordinance.