PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 342 Additional ground for refusing application

PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 342

342 Additional ground for refusing application

(1) This section applies if—

(a) a petroleum lease application is made in response to an invitation given under the Mineral Resources Act , section 318BG ; and

(b) the application is made within 6 months after the giving of the invitation.

Note—

If the application is not made within the 6 months, see the Mineral Resources Act , section 318BJ .

(2) The Minister may decide to refuse the application if satisfied the applicant has not, in a timely manner—

(a) taken any step in relation to the application required of the applicant under chapter 2 or this chapter; or

(b) satisfied the Minister about a matter that, under chapter 2 or this chapter, is required for the granting of the application.

(3) Subsection (2) does not limit another ground for refusing the application under chapter 2 , this chapter or section 843A .