Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973)

Whenever any amount is due to the commissioner under any provision of this Act by an owner of a mine or works, the commissioner may take such steps as he or she deems fit or as the Minister has directed him or her to take to recover the amount due, and any such amount may be recovered together with interest thereon from the due date at a rate determined by the commissioner and approved by the Minister, and any costs incurred in connection with such recovery.