sec.861Power to direct reduction of area of exploration permit of more or less than prescribed area

### sec.861 Power to direct reduction of area of exploration permit of more or less than prescribed area The power under new section 139(4) to direct the holder of an exploration permit to reduce the area of the exploration permit by more or less than the area prescribed by new section 139(1) applies to an exploration permit whether it was granted before or after the commencement. s 861 ins 2019 No. 17 s 273