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Petroleum Act 1984
78Sale of property
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78 Sale of property
(1) Where a person fails to comply with a direction under section 77,
the Minister may remove and dispose of property on the former
exploration permit or licence area, in such manner as he thinks fit.
(2) Where under subsection (1) the Minister disposes of property by
sale, he may deduct from the proceeds of the sale any costs and
expenses incurred by him in relation to the direction and any fees
and amounts due under the Act.
(3) No action shall lie against the Minister by a person who fails to
comply with a direction under section 77, or a person claiming
through him, in relation to the removal, disposal or sale of property
under subsection (1).