(a)(i) The Department conducts monitoring and enforcement inspections on implementation of community development projects by mines as per the annual performance plan. 237 Social and Labour Plan inspections were conducted in the previous financial year (2022/2023) and directives were issued for various reasons of non-compliance.
(ii) Yes, but if the company continues not to implement SLP, the right can be suspended or cancelled and if they apply for renewal of the mining right, the application can be refused.
(b) See (a)(i) above