These Rules lay down guidelines for ensuring mining on a scientific basis and conserving the environment. Holders of reconnaissance permits and prospecting licences shall submit to the Controller General and the Regional Controller schemes on how they propose to carry out the operations in the areas covered by the licence. These Rules also set out general requirements on mining plans and sections, and precautions to be taken in order to protect the environment and control pollution while conducting prospecting, mining, beneficiation or metallurgical operations in the area. Penalty provisions are provided in the text.
India · 1988-01-01