Rule 154. Obligation of employer in certain situations

Whenever emergency arises at a below ground mine, whether served by a rescue room or rescue station or not, the employer may seek assistance from the nearest rescue room or rescue station and in such an event-

(i) all possible assistance shall be promptly rendered by the rescue room or rescue station; and

(ii) the employer of the mine shall pay to the owner of the rescue station or rescue room, rendering such assistance, the full cost of rescue services and facilities borrowed.