Section 25 of Mines Act : Section 25: Notice Of Certain Diseases

Explanation using Example

Imagine a worker named Ram who is employed at the ABC Coal Mine. Ram develops a respiratory condition that is recognized by the Central Government as a disease related to mining operations. The manager of ABC Coal Mine, upon learning about Ram's condition, is required by Section 25(1) of The Mines Act, 1952 to notify the Chief Inspector of Mines and other designated authorities, providing details about the case as specified by the regulations.

Meanwhile, Dr. Sharma, a local physician, treats Ram and suspects that his respiratory condition is due to his work at the mine. Following Section 25(2), Dr. Sharma sends a report to the Chief Inspector with Ram's name and address, the suspected disease, and the name and address of ABC Coal Mine.

Upon receiving confirmation from a certifying surgeon that Ram's disease is indeed one notified under the Act, the Chief Inspector arranges for Dr. Sharma to be paid a fee for his report, as per Section 25(3). This fee is later recovered from the mine's owner.

If Dr. Sharma had neglected to report Ram's condition, he would face a fine as per Section 25(4) for not complying with the reporting requirements of the Act.