24. Notification of loss or theft of hazardous substances

In the event of discovery of any loss or theft of any hazardous substance, the consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance or any person authorised to transport or store hazardous substance shall directly or through his agent or employee —

immediately notify the loss or theft (as the case may be) to the police and the Director-General; and

as soon as practicable, furnish to the Director-General a detailed report in writing on the following:

the circumstances leading to the loss or theft (as the case may be); and

the measures taken by him to prevent a recurrence of the loss or theft (as the case may be).