149Mines worked contrary to this Act

#### 149 Mines worked contrary to this Act 149 Mines worked contrary to this Act > > (1) If it appears that any such mines have been worked contrary to the provisions of this Act, or any Act hereby repealed, the Constructing Authority may give notice to the owner, lessee, or occupier thereof to construct such works and to adopt such means as may be necessary or proper for making safe the authorised work and preventing injury thereto. > > > (2) If, after such notice, any such owner, lessee, or occupier does not forthwith proceed to construct the works necessary for making safe such authorised work, the Constructing Authority may construct such works and recover the expense thereof from such owner, lessee, or occupier by proceedings in the Court. > > **s 149:** Am 1970 No 52, Second Sch (am 1972 No 41, Second Sch).