More than one application for same block or blocks
17 More than one application for same block or blocks
(1) This section applies in relation to 2 or more applications for the grant of an exploration permit if:
the application period has ended; and
(b) the Minister has completed the procedures relevant to any requests under section 16(5); and
the application areas cover all or some of the same blocks.
(2) The Minister must decide, in accordance with any guidelines published by the Minister, which application has the greatest merit to be given consideration for the grant of an exploration permit.
(3) The Minister must, as soon as practicable after making the decision, give each applicant whose application was unsuccessful a notice stating the reasons for the decision.
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