Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
10. In section 19 of the principal Act, for sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:—
"(1) In every mine effective arrangements shall be made to provide and maintain at suitable points conveniently situated a sufficient supply of cool and wholesome drinking water for all persons employed therein:
Provided that in the case of persons employed below ground the Chief Inspector may, in lieu of drinking water being provided and maintained at suitable points, permit any other effective arrangements to be made for such supply."
Substitution of new sections for sections 21 and 22.
Source: India Code