17. Subject to the provisions of this Law the Director shall have the power to-
| (a) inspect any mine and carry out such investigation or survey as he deems necessary;
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| (b) supervise mining operations and give directions as to the working of any mine; |
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| (c) ascertain whether any nuisance has or is being caused as a result of mining operations; |
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| (d) take such steps or give such directions for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Law or to abate or remove any nuisance; |
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| (e) examine books, records and other documents relating to any mine or mining operations;
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| (f) to collect samples or specimens of minerals from any mine;
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| (g) to obtain any information from any person employed in any mine or engaged in any mining operations.
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts