Madhya Pradesh Minor Mineral Rules 1996
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What is required to legally undertake mining operations according to the regulations?

  • A mining application approved by local authorities
  • A trade quarry or quarry lease (correct)
  • A public consultation process
  • A safety compliance certificate
  • Which chapter outlines the general conditions for quarry leases?

  • Chapter V (correct)
  • Chapter IV
  • Chapter II
  • Chapter VI
  • Which officer is authorized to receive applications for quarry leases?

  • The Chief Mining Engineer
  • The local Panchayat head
  • The District Collector
  • An officer appointed by the government (correct)
  • What is a mandatory requirement within three months of lease approval?

    <p>Execution of the lease document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the terms for preferring rights during the renewal of a quarry lease?

    <p>Only previous lessees can renew their lease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining a register of trade quarries?

    <p>To track income generated from the quarries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stipulated regarding the boundaries of the area leased?

    <p>They have to be clearly defined below the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should occur when an application for a quarry lease is prematurely made?

    <p>It may be rejected with no further notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main focuses of Chapter VIII of the Mines Act, 1952?

    <p>Protection of Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section deals with the assessment and determination of royalty?

    <p>Section 52</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from existing lessees regarding environmental protection?

    <p>Submission of a scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of penalties are specified in Chapter X?

    <p>Penalties for unauthorized extraction and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter outlines the procedure for appeal, review, and revision?

    <p>Chapter XIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authority is given the power to rectify apparent mistakes?

    <p>Chapter XIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section involves the penalty structure for environmental violations?

    <p>Section 47</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be sent to impleaded parties during an appeal process?

    <p>Copies of application of appeal, revision or review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may happen if someone operates without a valid transit pass?

    <p>The mineral, tools, equipment, and vehicle may be seized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum penalty that can be imposed for violations mentioned?

    <p>Rs. Ten Thousand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if the imposed penalty is not paid within 15 days?

    <p>All seized items will be forfeited to the State Government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By when must the lessee submit records and accounts to the Assessing Authority?

    <p>Within 30 days from June 30 or December 31</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to be submitted on the 10th day of every month?

    <p>Return in Form X with quantities of minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must a half-yearly return be submitted?

    <p>Twice a year on July 15 and January 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What penalty may be imposed for failing to submit the required records?

    <p>Rs. One Thousand per month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information must be included in the annual Statement submitted to the Collector?

    <p>Quantity and value of minerals raised and labor statistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the short title of the rules mentioned in the document?

    <p>Madhya Pradesh Minor Mineral Rules, 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Madhya Pradesh Minor Mineral Rules come into force?

    <p>1st April 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term ‘Assessee’ refer to in these rules?

    <p>A person holding a quarry lease or trade quarry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term ‘Assessment’ mean according to the document?

    <p>The assessment levied under these rules for extracted minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act provides the powers for the rules established in this document?

    <p>Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which document were the notifications regarding the rules published?

    <p>M.P. Rajpatra (Asadharan)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a definition provided within the rules?

    <p>Laboratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notification was published on 21-5-2001?

    <p>Notfn.No. 19-75-2000-XII-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum fine that can be imposed for the offense of not extracting minerals?

    <p>Double the market value of minerals not extracted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the daily amount recoverable in case of continuing contravention of rules?

    <p>Rs. 500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can serve an order of eviction to a trespasser?

    <p>Collector/Additional Collector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to property seized if fines and sums are not paid within a month?

    <p>It is liable to be confiscated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do if they deem necessary assistance in stopping illegal mineral extraction?

    <p>Request police assistance in writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can authorize an officer to investigate offenses punishable under the rules?

    <p>Collector/Additional Collector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be paid to release seized property except for minerals or their products?

    <p>The total fine determined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers does an officer authorized to investigate possess?

    <p>Powers conferred upon the officer-in-charge of a police station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Madhya Pradesh Minor Mineral Rules, 1996 Overview

    • Enacted under the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957.
    • Effective from April 1, 1996.

    Chapter I: Preliminary

    • Short title: Rules are named Madhya Pradesh Minor Mineral Rules, 1996.
    • Definitions: Specific terms defined, including "Act", "Agreement", and "Assessment".

    Chapter II: General Restrictions on Mining Operations

    • Prohibition of mining without proper lease: No mining operation allowed without a trade quarry or quarry lease.
    • Restrictions on lease grants: Guidelines established for granting trade quarries and quarry leases.

    Chapter III: Powers to Grant Quarry Lease and Trade Quarry

    • Authority to grant leases: Designated officers have the power to issue quarry leases and trade quarries.
    • Demarcation of new quarries: Procedures for identifying and declaring new quarry sites.

    Chapter IV: Grant of Quarry Lease

    • Application processes: Detailed procedures for applying for quarry leases, including fees and necessary documentation.
    • Renewals and disposals: Guidelines for the renewal of leases and the allocation/disposal of applications.
    • Record-keeping: Requirements for maintaining detailed records of applications and leases.

    Chapter V: Quarry Lease - General Conditions

    • General and special conditions: Rules governing operational conditions attached to leases.
    • Establishment of processing units: Conditions for setting up cutting and polishing units.

    Chapter VI: Grant of Trade Quarries

    • Auction process: Regulations regarding the auctioning of trade quarries.
    • Royalty rates: Specification of rates applicable for mining and trade activities.

    Chapter VII: Quarrying Conditions

    • Opencast working methods: Guidelines ensuring adherence to mining practices and safety regulations.

    Chapter VIII: Environmental Protection

    • Environmental safeguards: Measures for protecting the environment during mining operations.
    • Reclamation efforts: Obligations for rehabilitating mined areas and mitigating pollution.

    Chapter IX: Assessment of Royalty

    • Royalty assessment: Processes for calculating and imposing royalties on minor minerals extracted.

    Chapter X: Penalty for Unauthorized Activities

    • Penalties defined: Measures instituted for unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals.
    • Seizure of property: Authorized personnel can confiscate equipment and mineral products in violation cases.

    Chapter XI: Minor Mineral Offences Prevention Award

    • Award provisions: Framework for awarding those who prevent minor mineral offenses.

    Chapter XII: Revenue Distribution

    • Revenue allocation: Processes for distributing revenue generated from minor minerals between local governance bodies.

    Chapter XIII: Appeals, Reviews, and Revisions

    • Appeal processes: Established procedures for contesting decisions regarding mining leases and operations.

    Chapter XIV: Miscellaneous Provisions

    • Rules flexibility: Provisions for rectifying mistakes and granting relaxations in special cases.
    • Delegation of authority: Allows delegation of specific powers for the management of quarry leases.

    Amending Notifications

    • Multiple notifications issued for amendments and updates to the original 1996 rules, addressing operational efficiencies and compliance modifications.

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