Section 117(1) in The Coal Mines Regulations, 2011
(1)Nothing in regulation 114 or regulation 115 shall prevent the driving of any gallery through any pillar or the enlargement of any gallery beyond the limits specified by or under those regulations, wherein the opinion of the manager such work is necessary for haulage, ventilation, drainage or any other purpose necessary for the proper working of the mine, if 14 days previous notice in writing of the intention to commence such work has been given to the Regional Inspector.
