(1) On or before the first day of February in every year, in respect of every mine or oil-field, returns giving the size and type of apparatus, together with such particulars in regard to circumstances of its use as may be required, shall be sent to the Electrical Inspector of mines by the persons specified in regulation 97 in the Form provided in Schedule IX or, as the case may be, Schedule X, whichever is applicable.
(2) The persons specified in regulation 97, shall also give to the Electrical Inspector of mines not less than seven days notice in writing of the intention to bring into use any new installation in a mine or oil-field giving details of apparatus installed and its location:
Provided that in case of any additions or alterations to an existing installation of voltage not exceeding 650 V, immediate notice in writing shall be sent to the Electrical Inspector of mines before such additions or alterations are brought into use:
Provided further that this regulation shall not apply to telecommunication or signalling apparatus:
Provided also that in case of emergency which may lead to loss of life or machinery and is detrimental to safety of mine, intimation shall be given within twenty four hours to the Electrical Inspector of mines giving the healthiness of the apparatus alongwith self-certification report of such additions or alterations undertaken.