AUTHORITATIVE ENGLISH TEXT THE HIMACHAL PRADESH MINOR MINERALS (CONCESSION) AND MINERALS (PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL MINING, TRANSPORTATION AND S

71 · -A. Notice for violation of any condition of registration or lease deed.

2 · Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Amendments Rules, 2017.] 2

3 · Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Amendments Rules, 2018.] 3

1 · Notified by the Department of Industries, H.P . vide Notification No. Ind -II(F)6-14/2014 dated 13.03.2015 and published in Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh , dated 21.03.2015 in both languages i.e. Hindi & English, pp 71167293.

2 · Notified by the Department of Industries, H.P . vide Notification No. Ind -II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 04.05.2017 and published in Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh, dated 08.05.2017 in both languages i.e. Hindi & English, pp 1005 -1012 .

3 · Notified by the Department of Industries, H.P . vide Notification No. Ind -II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06-04-2018 and published in Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh, dated 13.04.2018 in both languages i.e. Hindi & English, pp 550 -561 .

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018.

1 · [Eligibility for Mineral Concession.- (1) Any person who is an Indian citizen shall, on payment of an application fee as specified in First Schedule and after completion of required codal formalities as prescribed in these rules may obtain mineral concession like mining lease or contract or tender etc., as the case may be, from the Competent Authority.

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2017 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 04.05.2017.

2 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2017 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 04.05.2017 .

3 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2017 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 04.05.2017 .

4 · Sub -rule (4) omitted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018.

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2 · [No mining lease and permission for installation of stone crusher shall be granted to a person in a Scheduled area without the prior consultation and recommendations of the concerned Gram Sabha:

3 · [In areas other than Scheduled area for granting mining lease and permission for installation of stone crusher , the concerned Gram Panchayat shall be consulted and it shall be incumbent upon the Gram Panchayat to convey its approval or refusal within a period of three months failing which it shall be deemed that the Gram Panchayat has no objection . In case of refusal or any objection(s) raised by the concerned Gram Panchayat, sufficient reasons for such refusal/objection shall be recorded in writing . Such, objection(s) shall be reviewed/decided by the granting authority after taking input/opinion from the Joint Inspection Committee:

1 · [Non-refundable fee as specified in the First Schedule.]

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

1 · [Provided that in case of excavation of brick earth and ordinary earth/clay in private lands having an area less than 5-00 Hectares, the Mining Officer concerned shall inspect the area/site and send its observation and recommendations to the State Geologist.]

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

1 · [The minimum area required for grant of mining lease for stone crusher in hill slope shall not be less than 0.5 hectare:

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2017 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 04.05.2017 .

2 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

16 · Period of mining lease . -(1) The period of mining lease shall be , -

1 · [Provided further that the working in the leased area after the expiry of every five years after the grant of mining lease may further be allowed by the State Geologist on the basis of review and recommendations made by Geologist/Assistant Geologist after inspection of the area by him for the purpose and after being satisfied that the leased area has been developed by the lessee in a scientific manner and is paying all Government dues on regular basis. The lease holder shall submit an application for review of working in the lease area before six months of expiry of every five years. On review, if it is found that lessee has not developed the leased area in a systematic and scientific manner as per the provisions of Mining Plan and he is in arrears of Government dues, the lease shall be liable to be terminated prematurely after affording an opportunity of being heard.]

2 · [The renewal of mining lease shall be granted at Directorate level by the Competent Authority. The procedure to be followed for renewal of mining lease shall be similar to the procedure as laid down for fresh grant of mining lease, except consultation with concerned Gram Panchayat and approval from the Government. However, the application for renewal of mining lease shall be made in Form -'C' containing requisite documents before one year of the expiry of the lease and upon payment of a non refundable fee as specified in the First Schedule. This renewal shall be subject to the condition that the mine has been developed by the lessee in accordance to the terms and conditions of the lease deed and that the substantial investments in machinery, equipments have been made by him and that the mine has been worked and developed in a scientific manner and that the lessee has been paying the Government dues regularly under the Rules.]

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

2 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

1 · [The mining leases granted under these rules may be renewed for one or more years but not exceeding the original period of lease, subject to maximum period of ten years:

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

19 · Conditions of mining lease . -(1) Every mining lease shall be subject to the following conditions , -

2 · [The applicant may also change the title or name of the already issued „Letter of Intent‟ or „Grant Order‟ in favour of any person holding a valid Certificate of No Mining Dues from concerned Mining Officer on the payment of a sum as specified in the First Schedule.]

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

2 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

1 · [The successful bidder shall be issued a "Letter of Intent" by the Competent Authority with the condition that, he shall procure environment clearance, approved mining plan and forest clearance (if required) from the Competent Authority and also complete the requisite formalities required under law before the bid is finally accepted within two years from the date of issue of "Letter of Intent " : Provided that if the Director is satisfied that the holder of " Letter of Intent " is not responsible for the delay in procuring the various clearances, he shall extend the period for further one year. In case , the holder of „ Letter of Intent ‟ fails to procure the requisite clearances in the extended period, the decision shall only be taken by the Government to extend the period of „Letter of Intent‟ and in case the holder of „ Letter of Intent‟ fails to procure the requisite clearances even in the extended period, the „ Letter of Intent ‟ shall be withdrawn and security amount deposited under sub -rule(3) of this rule shall be forfeited to the Government and the area shall be put to re-auction or re-tendering.]

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2017 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 04.05.2017 .

1 · [The successful tenderer shall be issued a "Letter of Intent" by the Competent Authority with the condition that, he shall procure environment clearance, approved mining plan and forest clearance (if required) from the Competent Authority and also complete the requisite formalities required under the law applicable before the tender is finally accepted within two years from the date of issue of „ Letter of Intent ‟ : Provided that if the Director is satisfied that the holder of „ Letter of Intent ‟ is not responsible for the delay in procuring the various clearances, he shall extend the period for further one year. In case , the holder of „ Letter of Intent ‟ fails to procure the requisite clearances in the extended period, the Government may, if satisfied that the holder of „Letter of Intent ‟ is not responsible for such delay, further extended the period of „Letter of Intent‟ for another one year and in case, the holder of „Letter of Intent‟ fails to procure the requisite clearances even in the extended period; the „Letter of Intent‟ shall stand withdrawn and security amount deposited under sub -rule (3) of this rule shall be forfeited to the Government and the area shall be put to re-auction or re-tendering.]

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2017 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 04.05.2017 .

31 · Conditions on which the extraction of minor mineral permit shall be granted . -

1 · [Provided that in case of material generated from road cutting of National Highway/ Express way/State Highway/H.P.P.W.D. road/ during execution of approved Hydel Projects the Contractor or concerned Agency shall have liberty to use such material after paying the royalty and after verification of the stock by the concerned Mining Officer alongwith representative of concerned Agency not below the rank of Assistant Engineer or equivalent .

1 · Inserted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

1 · [Provided that mineral concession in the Government land except in the case 2 [of renewal or] wherein the „Letter of Intent‟ has already been issued shall be granted through bidding;

1 · Inserted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

2 · Added by Corrigendum No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-I dated 24.04.2018 , published in Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh dated 04.05.2018 in both language i.e. Hindi & English, pp 996-997.

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

45 · . Storage of overburden, waste rock etc . -(1) The overburden, waste rock and nonsaleable minor mineral generated during mining operations for minor mineral shall be stored separately in properly formed dumps on grounds earmarked.

47 · . Restoration, reclamation and rehabilitation in a cluster . -Where large numbers of small mines are situated and worked out in clusters, at such places the provisions of quarrying of minor minerals shall be done in a systematic and scientific manner. The programme of restoration and reclamation of the mined out area and rehabilitation shall be

48 · . Precaution against air pollution . -Air pollution due to dust, exhaust emissions or fumes during mining or processing operations for minor mineral and related activities shall be controlled and kept within permissible limits specified under any environmental laws for the time being in force.

49 · . Discharge of effluents . -Every holder of a mining lease or contract shall take all possible precautions to prevent or reduce to a minimum the discharge of toxic and objectionable liquid effluents from minor mineral quarry, workshop or processing plant into surface of ground water bodies and usable lands. These effluents shall conform to the standards laid down in this regard.

50 · . Precaution against noise . -Noise arising out of mining and processing operations shall be abated or controlled by the holder of a mining lease at the source so as to keep it within the permissible limit.

51 · . Permissible limits and standards . -The standards and permissible limits of all pollutants, toxins and noise referred in these rules shall be those notified by the concerned authorities under the provisions of the relevant Statues from time to time.

55 · . Employment of technical persons . -(1) For the purpose of carrying out mining operation in accordance with approved mining plan, every mineral concession holder shall employ/retain consultant as per classification specified below:-

56 · . Duties of technical person . -(1) It shall be the duty of the Technical person employed or retained under rule 55 to take all necessary steps to plan and facilitate the conduct of mining operations, so as to ensure conservation of minerals, systematic development of the mineral deposits and protection of environment in and around the mining area in accordance with these rules.

57 · . Mining operations to be in a scientific and systematic manner and penalty thereof . -(1) The Mining operation shall be undertaken in a scientific and systematic manner, in accordance with approved mining plan, and as per the terms and conditions of the Lease and Agreement deed.

58 · . Delegation . -The Government may by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any powers exercisable by it under these rules, may , in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, as may be specified in the notification, be exercisable by such officer or authority as may be specified in the notification:

59 · . Appeal . -(1) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Director , -

60 · . Fees for appeal and review . -The memorandum of appeal or application for review shall be accompanied in every case by a fee as specified in the First Schedule to the credit of Government under the Head: 0853 -Non -Ferrous Mining and Metallurgical Industries,

102 · -Mineral Concessions fees, Rent and Royalties, 01- Receipts from Mineral Concession Fees etc .

61 · . Review . -Upon receipt of such application, the Government or the Director, as the case may be, may call for the relevant records and other information and after considering his explanation and giving the appellant an opportunity of hearing and considering any comments that might be offered by the officer, may cancel or review the order against which the appeal has been preferred. The order of the Government or the Director, as the case may be, under this rule shall be final.

62 · . Power to rectify apparent mistakes . -The Government may, at any time within six months from the date of order passed by it under these rules, on its own motion rectify any mistake or error apparent on the face of the record, and shall within like period rectify any such mistake or error which has been brought to its notice by an applicant for the grant of the minor mineral concession:

63 · . Recovery of Government dues as arrears of land revenue . -Any rent, royalty, fee, contract money or other sum due to the Government under these rules or under the terms and conditions of any mining lease or contract or permit, on a certificate in Form-‟N‟ issued by an officer as may be specified by the Government in this behalf by general or special order, be recovered in the same manner as an arrears of land revenue.

64 · . No restriction etc. to be imposed by owner or land on mining operation . -No person having a right in any capacity in the land covered by a mineral concession, shall be entitled to impose any prohibition or restriction on the mining operation by the holder of mineral concession of such land or to demand any sum by way of premium or royalty for the removal of the minor mineral:

65 · . Acquisition of land of third parties and compensation thereof . -In case the occupier or owner of a land in respect of which minor mineral rights vest in the Government refuses his consent to the exercise of the right and powers, reserved to the Government and demised to the lessees or contractors, as the case may be, the lessees or contractors shall report to the Government and shall deposit with it the amount offered as compensation and if the Government is satisfied that the amount of compensation offered is fair and reasonable or if it is not so satisfied and the lessee or contractor shall have deposited with it such further amount as the Government shall consider fair and

66 · . Status of the grant on death of applicant for mineral concession . -(1) Where an applicant for the grant of contract or mining lease or renewal of mining lease dies before the order , granting him a contract or mining lease or renewal of mining lease, is passed, the application for the grant of contract or mining lease or renewal of a mining lease shall be deemed to have been made by his legal representative.

67 · . 1 [Mining lease mandatory for running a stone crusher . -For running a stone crusher, a mining lease is mandatory to ensure legal and regular supply of minor mineral;

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

68 · . Requirement for provisional registration of stone crusher . -(1) For installation of stone crusher a minimum working area between 2 to 5 Bighas shall be required, for raising machinery/plant and its ancillary activities like stacking of raw material/finished product, parking of vehicles, office, labour huts, etc. As far as possible, this area may be compact area at a single location.

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2017 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 04.05.2017 .

69 · . Permanent registration of stone crusher . -(1) After obtaining Consent to establish and operate of the Stone Crusher from Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board and other requisite clearance from concerned Departments, the stone crusher owner shall apply for obtaining Permanent Registration of stone crusher in Form-„Q‟ alongwith fee as specified in the First Schedule. The same shall be issued to the owner of the stone crusher on Form -„R‟ which shall be valid for a period of 1 [three years.]

70 · . Conditions for running stone crusher . -(1) No person shall run/operate any stone crusher in any area within the State unless he obtains the required registration from the Geological Wing, Department of Industries.

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

2 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

71 · . PENALTY . -Any person who contravenes any of the provision of this chapter shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand) only or with both and in case of continuing contravention with an additional fine which may extend to Rs. 5000/(Rupees Five thousand) only after conviction for the first such contravention for every day during which such contravention continues:

1 · [71-A Notice for violation of any condition of registration or lease deed.-

72 · . Prevention of illegal mining . -No person shall undertake any mining operation in any area except under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of these rules.

1 · [Penalty provision for illegal mining . -Any contravention of rule 72 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a terms which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 5,00 , 000/ -(Rupees five lacs) only, or with both; and in case of continuing contravention, with an additional fine which may extend to 50,000/(fifty thousand only) for every day during which such contravention continues after conviction for the first such contravention:

74 · . Grant of registration for storage of mineral . -(1) Any person desirous of being registered as a dealer or for renewal of registration shall apply in Form-„S‟ to the Mining Officer. The application shall be submitted in quadruplicate in his office;

102 · -Mineral Concession Fees and Royalties,

81 · -Other receipts";

75 · . Prevention of illegal storage . -(1) No person shall store or cause to be stored any mineral by any means at any place without having valid permission or registration as a dealer with Department of Industries , Himachal Pradesh as per the provisions or these rules.

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

76 · . Processing of the application by the Mining Officer . -(1) The Mining Officer shall maintain a register in his office in Form-„U‟ wherein he shall made necessary entries about the application immediately after its receipt and its disposal in due course.

77 · . Conditions for the issue of registration . -The registration shall be granted in Form`V ‟ subject to the following conditions namely , -

78 · . Penalty provision for illegal storage . -Any contravention of sub-rule (1) and (2) of rule 75 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 1 [50 , 000/ -(Rupees fifty thousand only)], or with both:

79 · . Transportation of minerals . -(1) No person shall transport or cause to be transported any mineral otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of these rules.

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

2 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

80 · . Establishment of check posts and barriers for weighment and inspection of mineral in transits . -(1) If the Government considers it necessary to do so with a view to check the transport and storage of minerals raised without lawful authority, it may direct, the setting up of check post or erection of barriers or both at any place or places within the State by notifying in the Official Gazette.

81 · . Penalty provision for illegal transportation . -Any contravention of rule 79 and 80 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 25 , 000/ -(Rupees Twenty five thousand only), or with both: Provided that the contravention of rule 79 and 80 for the first and the second time may be compounded by an officer authorized by the Government under section 22 of the Act and the case in relation to the subsequent contravention shall be filed by the officer so

82 · . Seizure and confiscation . -(1) whenever any person raises or causes to be raised without any lawful authority, any mineral from any land and for that purpose, uses any tool, equipment or any other thing shall be liable to be seized by an official or authority especially empowered in this behalf by the Government under sub-section (4) of the section 21 of the Act.

83 · . Offences cognizable only on written complaint . -No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under these rules , except upon a complaint in writing made by the Director or any other officer authorised by him in this behalf .

84 · . Relaxation in special cases . -The Government may , if it is of the opinion that in the interest of projects of the national Importance or in the interest of national security or in the interest of mineral development , it is necessary to do so, by order in writing and for reasons to be recorded, authorize in any case the grant of any mining lease or the working of any mine for the purpose of mining and mineral or setting up and working of stone crusher on terms and conditions different from those as laid down in these rules.

85 · . Repeal and Saving . -(1) The Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) Revised Rules, 1971 and the Himachal Pradesh Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules , 2004 are hereby repealed.

1 · Omitted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

2 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

3 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

1 · [FOURTH SCHEDULE]

1 · Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

1 · Omitted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

2 · Omitted by Amendment Rules, 2018 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 06.04.2018 .

1 · (a) In consideration of the rents and royalties, covenant and agreement hereinafter contained and on the part of the lessee to be paid, observed and performed, the Government hereby

4 · . To use water from streams, etc.: Liberty and power for or in connection with any of the purposes mentioned in this clause but subject to the rights of any existing or future lessees and with the written permission of the Collector to appropriate and use water from any streams, water course, springs or other source in or upon the said lands and to divert, step up or dam any such stream or watercourse and collect or impound any such water and to make, construct and maintain any water-course, cultivated land, village buildings or watering places for livestock of a reasonable supply of water as before accustomed nor in any way to foul or pollute any streams or springs:

1 · Rate of Royalty:

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1 · 1. Name and address of the applicant:Name of the applicant …………………………………….. Address of the applicant ………………………………….. P.O…………………………………….. Tehsil ………………………………… District………………………………… Pin…………….. Phone ……………… Email…………………

1 · 2. Status of the applicant

1 · 3. Minerals which applicant intends to mine:

1 · 4. Period for which mining lease/ contract is granted

1 · 6 . Name and address of the prospecting agency………………………. Name………………………… Village……………………….. P. O………………………….. Tehsil………………………… District………………………… Pin………….. Phone…………… Email……………

2 · 1. Toposheet Number , Latitude and longitude of the area………………………. Location map of the area

2 · 2. Location details of the area

2 · 2.a Detail of the area, Revenue record to be appended in the following format:-

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1 · 3. Sub -Division Office (Civil)…………………………………

2 · 4. Distance from Important places in Kms.

2 · 5. Approach of the area…………………………………………………

3 · Physiographical aspect of the area

3 · 1. General:

3 · 2. Altitude: General terrain description, with map and contours encompassing the mine area.

3 · 3. Climate of the area:

3 · 4. Rainfall of the area:

3 · 5. Any other important physical feature:

3 · 6. Description of Mining Area.

1 · 1 General:

1 · 2 Name of river/stream in which the mine is situated:

1 · 3 Drainage system:

1 · 4 Type of drainage:

1 · 5 Origin of river/stream:

1 · 6 Altitude at origin:

1 · 7 Geometry of the catchment of the river impacting the replenishment of deposits.

1 · 8. The annual deposition on river/stream bed:

1 · 9. The competency of river/stream at the mining site (i.e the weight of largest fragment which is transported by stream)

1 · 10 Meandering pattern of the river near mining site, including:-

1 · 11 Altitude of mining area (Give the highest and lowest contour levels).

1 · 12 Description of Ground water table in the mining area, before and post monsoon.

2 · 1. The Geology of the catchment area:

2 · 2. Local Geology of the area:

2 · 3. The nature of boulders, cobbles, Sand etc.:

2 · 4. The nature of rocks of the bank and their attitude:

2 · 5. Description of annual deposition with respect to geology of catchment area and other factors .

3 · 1 Percentage wise distribution of stone, bajri (Gravel) and sand etc. in the mining area.

3 · 2 Estimate of geological reserves of each mineral i.e. Sand,Stone, and River borne bajri (Gravel):

3 · 3 Estimate of mine able reserves of Sand, Stone, and River borne bajri (Gravel) in the lease area.

3 · . 4 Estimated annual deposition of the mineral Sand, Stone and River borne bajri (Gravel) in the river bed: to show that the annual replenishment of sand and associated minerals in the mining lease area is sufficient to sustain the mining operation at level as planned for progressive mining for five years period.

4 · 1 Development and production program for the first five years including precaution to

4 · 2 Year wise production; with details of saleable/useable minerals, mine waste and removal of soil cover, to be given with charts and graphs.

4 · 3 End use of Mineral. Year wise details of consumption of material for captive crusher and for free sale.

4 · . 4 Details of road transportation of minerals to industrial unit and market. Give details of adequacy of road infrastructure.

1 · 1 General:

1 · 2 Slope angle: Description of ridges & valleys

1 · 3 Type of drainage in the area, if any: and description of drainage of the area (Details of river/stream in the area),if any:

1 · 4 Susceptibility of area to land slide, if any:

1 · 5 Springs in the area if any:

1 · 6 Any other details:

2 · 1 The Regional Geology of the area:

2 · 2 The Local Geology of the area:

2 · 3 Details of prospecting work undertaken in the mining area.

2 · . 4 The nature of rocks and their attitude.

3 · 1 Estimates of geological reserve of each mineral along with grade under proved, probable and possible category and mineable reserve by standard method of estimation supported by analytical reports:

3 · 2 Constraining considerations for mining, (Public roads, adjoining private land, forest, landslide prone area, electric poles or other points of public utility) and precautions proposed for their safety.

3 · 3 Estimated mineable deposits of the mine area.

3 · 4 Conceptual Scheme of Mining and life of mine.

4 · 1 Briefly describe /existing/proposed method of development/working of the depositwith all parameters/considerations.

4 · 2 Development and production programme for the first five years including precaution to be observed to prevent haphazard excavation, over exploitation, scattering of waste scree, if any:

4 · 3 Year -wise production, overburden, run of mine, saleable mineral, mineral rejects/ mine waste details to be given with charts and graphs.

4 · 4 expected life of the mine after its opening.

4 · 5 Balance material available in the area after five years of progressive mining and estimated year of mine closure.

4 · 6 Describe briefly the salient feature of mode of working (Manual, semi mechanical, mechanical and use of explosives).

4 · 7 Extent of mechanization: Describe with details the type of machinery/ equipment to be used.

4 · . 8 Blasting: Describe broad parameters like charge per hole, blasting pattern, charge per delay, manner and sequence of firing, type of explosive to be used, storage capacity for explosives, type of magazine etc.

4 · 9 Mine drainage: Likely depth of water table, working expected to be above/below the water table, surface water drainage in the area, management of ground/surface water drains.

4 · . 10 Waste Management: Indicate briefly the nature and quantity of top soil, overburden, mine waste/ mine rejects likely to be generated during the planned period of five years with details of dumping sites.

4 · 11 Describe the end use of minerals: Captive consumption, free sale to intermediatory/consumers etc.

4 · 12 Details of density of road transportation of minerals to industrial unit and market. Give details of adequacy of road infrastructure.

1 · 1 The Local Geology of the area:

2 · 1 Estimates of geological reserve of each mineral along with grade under proved & probable

2 · 2 Estimated mineable deposits of the mining area.

2 · 3 Conceptual Scheme of Mining and life of mine.

4 · 2 Year wise production, run of mine plan with details of saleable/useable minerals, mine waste and removal of soil cover, to be given with charts and graphs.

4 · 3 End use of Mineral.

4 · 4 Balance material available in the area after five years progressive mining and estimated year of mine closure .

1 · 1 Details of Population distribution

1 · 2 Socio -economy of the villages/population.

1 · 3 Land use details with five kilometers radius map.

1 · 4 Agriculture:

1 · 5 Horticulture:

1 · 6 Animal husbandry:

1 · 7 Fisheries:

1 · 8 Flora and fauna of the area.

1 · 9 Climate.

2 · 1 Impact on air,

2 · 2 Impact on water (Surface as well on ground water).

2 · 3 Impact on noise level.

2 · 4 Waste disposal arrangement, if any.

2 · 5 Socio -economic benefits

2 · 6 Transportation of mined material (Discuss in detail the type of transportation to be deployed for carriage of minerals to consuming centre/centres and its impact on existing road/railway system) .

1 · 1 Mine Waste Disposal:

1 · 2 Describe briefly the arrangements made for top soil utilization, if any, waste disposal along with their respective quantity likely to be generated for the five years indicating location on the maps.

1 · 3. Preventive Check dams (Wherever necessary)

1 · 4 Plantation work (Description with location map)

1 · Name of the Applicant

2 · Address of the applicant / firm

3 · Place of Registration of Firm

4 · Nationality of Applicant

5 · Telephone No

6 · Particulars of the fee deposited

7 · The Name of the Minor Mineral to be crushed

8 · The detail of the area where stone crusher is to be installed

9 · If applying for lease, the particular of the

1 · Name of the Applicant

2 · Address of the applicant/firm

3 · Place of Registration of Firm

4 · Nationality of Applicant

5 · Telephone No

6 · Particulars of the fee deposited

7 · The Name of the Minor Mineral to be crushed

8 · The detail of the area where crusher is installed.

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1 · [FORM-ZA]

1 · Inserted by Amendment Rules, 2017 vide Notification No. Ind-II(F)6-14/2014-Vol-I dated 04.05.2017 .