(1)On the issue of a 4[reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease] under this Act and the rules made thereunder, it shall be lawful for the 5[holder of such permit, licence or lease], his agents or his servants or workmen to enter the lands over which 6[such permit, lease or licence had been granted] at all times during its currency and carry out all such 7[reconnaissance, prospecting or mining operations] as may be prescribed:
Provided that no person shall enter into any building or upon an enclosed court or garden attached to a dwelling-house (except with the consent of the occupier thereof) without previously giving such occupier at least seven days’ notice in writing of his intention to do so.
(2)The holder of a 4[reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease] referred to in sub-section (1) shall be liable to pay compensation in such manner as may be prescribed to the occupier of the surface of the land granted under 8[such permit, licence or lease] for any loss or damage which is likely to arise or has arisen from or in consequence of the 9[reconnaissance, mining or prospecting operations].
(3)The amount of compensation payable under sub-section (2) shall be determined by the State Government in the manner prescribed.]