Minerals And Mining Act, 2006 (ACT 703) As amended
Section 73: (1) The owner or lawful occupier of any land subject to a mineral right is entitled to and may claim from the holder of the mineral right compensation for the disturbance of the rights of the owner or occupier, in accordance with section 74.
(2) A claim for compensation under subsection (I) shall be copied to the Minister and the Government agency responsible for land valuation.
(3) The amount of compensation payable under subsection (I) shall be determined by agreement between the parties but if the parties are unable to reach an agreement as to the amount of compensation, the matter shall be referred by either party to the Minister who shall, in consultation with the Government agency responsible for land valuation and subject to this Act, determine the compensation payable by the holder of the mineral right.
(4) The Minister shall ensure that inhabitants who prefer to be compensated by way of resettlement as a result of being displaced by a proposed mineral operation are settled on suitable alternate land, with due regard to their economic well-being and social and cultural value, and the resettlement is carried out in accordance with the relevant town planning laws.
(5) The cost of resettlement under subsection (4) shall be borne by the holder of the mineral right,
(a) as agreed by the holder and the owner or occupier as provided under subsection (3) or by separate agreement with the Minister, or
(b) in accordance with a determination by the Minister, except that where the holder elects to delay or abandon the proposed mineral operation which will necessitate resettlement, the obligation to bear the cost of resettlement shall only arise upon the holder actually proceeding with the mineral operation.
(6) Subject to this section, the Minister and a person authorised by the Minister may take the necessary action to give effect to a resettlement agreement or determination.
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36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra
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- Website: https://www.mincom.gov.gh/
- GPS: GA-110-0371
- Telephone: 030 277 1318
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