Delegation of powers and functions by Minister responsible for natural resources

(1) The Minister, being the Minister responsible for natural resources, pursuant to section 69, may, by Order published in the Gazette, delegate to any Minister of State appointed to assist him, the exercise or performance of all or any of the powers or functions conferred upon the Minister under the provisions of this Act specified in sub-section (2). (2) The specified provisions are sections 14 (2) and 29 and this Part. 70 (3) A delegation under sub-section (2) is revocable by the Minister and the delegation of the exercise of a power or the performance of a function shall not preclude its exercise or performance by the Minister. (4) The provisions of this Act shall apply in relation to a power or a function delegated under this section as they would apply where the power or function is exercised or performed by the Minister. (5) The provisions of this section shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of section 59 of the Interpretation Act, power to delegate authority.