Section 172(4) in The Coal Mines Regulations, 2017
(4)The competent person so appointed shall make a thorough search for the articles referred to in sub-regulation (1) and in particular shall-(a)search or turn out all pockets;(b)pass his hand over all clothing; and(c)examine any article in possession of the person searched.Such search shall be made every time a person proceeds belowground notwithstanding that he has been so searched previously also.
