PETROLEUM ACT 1998 - SECT 23 Minister may make new grant if former grant refused
PETROLEUM ACT 1998 - SECT 23
Minister may make new grant if former grant refused(1) This section applies if the Minister decides to grant an exploration permit to an applicant but the applicant states in writing that it does not intend to accept the grant.
(2) The Minister may grant the permit to any other applicant for the permit.
(3) This section applies regardless of how many times the Minister has decided to grant the permit.