# 82 Decision of question whether a mine is under this Act
If any question arises as to whether any excavation or working 1[or premises in or adjacent to and belonging to a mine, on which any process ancillary to the getting, dressing or preparation for sale of minerals or of coke is being carried on] is a mine within the meaning of this Act, the Central Government may decide the question, and a certificate signed by a Secretary to the Central Government shall be conclusive on the point.
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1. Ins. by Act 62 of 1959, s. 45 (w.e.f. 16-1-1960).
