(d)
conditions regarding the restoration of destroyed lands.
(3)
Minerals, mineral ores and petroleum shall be exploited taking into account the
interests of the individual landowners, local governments and the Government.
(4)
“Minerals” means any substance other than petroleum whether in solid, liquid or
gaseous form naturally in or on the earth formed by geological process but does not include clay,
murram, sand, or any stone used for building.
(5)
Petroleum means any naturally occurring—
(a)
hydrocarbons whether in gaseous, liquid or solid state;
(b)
mixture of hydrocarbons whether gaseous, liquid or solid state;
(c)
mixture of one or more hydrocarbons (whether gaseous, liquid or solid state)
and any other substance.
(6)
Parliament may regulate the exploitation of minerals, petroleum, and any substance
that is not considered a mineral when exploited for commercial purposes.
10.
Protection and preservation of the environment. (Article 245)
Parliament shall by law provide for measures intended to—
(a)
protect and preserve the environment from abuse, pollution and degradation;
(b)
manage the environment for sustainable development; and
(c)
promote environmental awareness.
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