(1)  Any person with an interest or estate in the area of land in respect of which a lease is sought, or who is the holder of a mineral tenement in respect of that area, may object to the granting of the application of a lease in respect of that area.

(2)  An objection is to –

(a) be in writing; and

(b) specify the grounds; and

(c) be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and

(d) be lodged with the Registrar within 28 days after the date of marking out.

(3)  An objection is to be heard and determined by the Mining Tribunal.