C. 14. Statistical Returns

Question 0

What shall every Purchaser, seller or exporter of minerals, whether acting as agent or principal, forward monthly to the office of the Chief Inspector?

Answer 0

14.1.2 Every Purchaser, seller or exporter of minerals, whether acting as agent or principal, shall forward monthly to the office of the Chief Inspector complete and correct returns for the exports transacted by him during that month.

Question 1

What shall the owner or manager of a mine or a works forward to the office of the Chief Inspector monthly?

Answer 1

14.1.1 The owner or manager of a mine or a works shall forward to the office of the Chief Inspector monthly, or at such greater intervals as the Chief Inspector may determine, complete and correct returns of the work accomplished, the persons employed and the results obtained and also the number of persons employed on Sundays, Christmas Day, Good Friday, Day of the covenant and Republic Day.

Question 2

When must the returns reach the office of the Chief Inspector?

Answer 2

14.1.3 The returns must reach the office of the Chief Inspector not later than the 15th of the month following the period in respect of which it is made and must be written intelligibly in such form as may from time to time be prescribed for that purpose by the Chief Inspector.

Question 3

Where can persons who have to make returns obtain the necessary forms?

Answer 3

14.2 Persons who, in terms of the preceding regulation, have to make returns may obtain the necessary forms in advance at the office of the Chief Inspector, either by personal request or written application.

Question 4

With what shall the owner or manager of a mine or a works furnish the Chief Inspector with yearly?

Answer 4

14.3 The owner or manager of a mine or a works shall furnish the Chief Inspector yearly and in such form as may from time to time be prescribed by the Chief Inspector with returns respecting stores, employees, salaries, wages and machinery. Such owner or manager shall also provide the Chief Inspector at his request with such other returns and data as may be reasonably required. Each such return and other data shall be furnished on or before a date to be fixed by the Chief Inspector and specified on the prescribed forms or otherwise notified in writing.

Question 5

With what shall the owner, agent or local representative of every mining concern file with the Chief Inspector immediately?

Answer 5

14.4 The owner, agent or local representative of every mining concern shall also file with the Chief Inspector immediately on publication a copy of each annual report, including the balance sheet and profit and loss account, issued by the directors of such concern, and also a copy of the liquidator’s report on liquidation.

Question 6

What may the Chief Inspector require in terms of the accuracy of the returns?

Answer 6

14.5 The Chief Inspector may require that the accuracy of the returns mentioned in this chapter be verified on oath.