24   Suspension of conditions of petroleum title

(1)  The Minister may from time to time, on written application being made by the holder of any petroleum title, and if the Minister considers that adequate reasons have been furnished, authorise suspension of any or all of the conditions relating to the working of the land comprised in the title.

(2)  The period of such a suspension cannot on any occasion exceed 6 months.

(3)  In granting such a suspension, the Minister may impose conditions:

(a)  for the protection of any wells, equipment or works on the land, or

(b)  for the protection of any petroleum deposits, water or minerals in the land or in any adjacent land, or

(c)  for any other purpose.