1) Any person adversely affected by a decision of an inspector, except a decision contemplated in section 55B, may appeal against that decision to the Chief Inspector of Mines.
2) An appeal under subsection (1) must–
a) be lodged with the Chief Inspector of Mines within 30 days of the decision, or such further period as may be prescribed; and
b) set out the grounds of appeal.
3) After considering the grounds of the appeal and the inspector’s reasons for the decision, the Chief Inspector of Mines must as soon as practicable–
a) confirm, set aside or vary the decision; or
b) substitute any other decision for the decision of the inspector.
