Section 56: Conditions for grant of Reconnaissance permit.

(1) A Reconnaissance Permit shall be granted subject to the covenants and conditions that the Holder thereof shall-
(a) carry out reconnaissanee on a non exclusive basis ;
(b) not engage in drilling, excavation or other sub surface techniques ;
(c) submit information and such periodical reports as may be prescribed by relevant Departments of the Ministry ;
(d) conduct reconnaissance activities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner as may be prescribed by relevant Departments of the Ministry ; and
(e) compensate users of land for damage to land and property; and pay the prescribed fees.
(2) The activities allowed under a Reconnaissance permit together with corresponding environmental and social obligations shall be further specified in regulations.
(3) Reconnaissance activity authorized by a Reconnaissance Permit shall not constitute a land use right for the purposes, objectives, rents, fees and requirements of the Land Use Act.
(4) A Reconnaissance Permit is not transferable.