Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)Chapter 2 : Fundamental Principles4. Interpretation of Act |
(1) | When interpreting a provision of this Act, any reasonable interpretation which is consistent with the objects of this Act must be preferred over any other interpretation which is inconsistent with such objects. |
(2) | In so far as the common law is inconsistent with this Act, this Act prevails. |