Marble Development and Conservation Rules, 2002.

Subject

Mineral resources

Keyword

Minerals Mining Concession Royalties/fees Exploration Management/conservation Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Entry into force notes

These Rules shall enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

These Rules, consisting of ten Chapters, establish that in exercise of the powers conferred by section 18 read with sections 21 and 26 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the Central Government makes the following rules for conservation and systematic development of and scientific mining to conserve the marble resources and to provide a uniform frame-work with regard to systematic and scientific exploitation of marble throughout the country. The Rules specify prospections to precede mining operations. No lease shall be granted by the State Government unless it is satisfied that there is evidence to show that the area for which the lease is applied for has been prospected earlier for marble or the existence of marble therein has been established otherwise.

Full text

English

Website

www.india.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 (Act No. 67 of 1957).

Legislation | India | 1957 (2016)

Keyword: Pollution control, Mining, Basic legislation, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Exploration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Coal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX