Section 131: Illegal Mining, False and misleading statements, false or non declaration Smuggling.

A person who-
(a) conducts exploration or mines minerals or carries out quarrying operations otherwise than in acordance with the provisions of the Act ;
(b) in making application for mineral title, knowingly makes a statement which is false or misleading in any material particular ;
(c) in any report, return or affidavit submitted in pursuance of the provisions of this Act, knowingly gives an information which is false or misleading or fails to declare in any material particular;
(d) removes, possesses or disposes of any mineral contrary to the provisions of this Act, commits an offence.