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What are the Coal Mines Regulations called?
What are the Coal Mines Regulations called?
Coal Mines Regulations, 2017
The Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 apply only to certain regions of India.
The Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 apply only to certain regions of India.
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Which of the following definitions refers to natural gas recovered from abandoned coal mines?
Which of the following definitions refers to natural gas recovered from abandoned coal mines?
What is the definition of 'abandoned working'?
What is the definition of 'abandoned working'?
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What does the term 'contractor' refer to in the regulations?
What does the term 'contractor' refer to in the regulations?
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A person appointed to superintend the lowering and raising of persons, tools, and materials is called a ___
A person appointed to superintend the lowering and raising of persons, tools, and materials is called a ___
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What is meant by 'average output' of any mine?
What is meant by 'average output' of any mine?
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The term 'competent person' denotes someone under the age of twenty years.
The term 'competent person' denotes someone under the age of twenty years.
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Study Notes
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION
- The notification was issued on 27th November 2017 under G.S.R. 1449(E).
- It aims to enact new regulations concerning coal mines, leveraging the authority given by the Mines Act of 1952.
Regulations Overview
- The new regulations are titled the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017.
- They supersede the earlier Coal Mines Regulations, 1957.
- Effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
- Applicable to all coal mines across India.
Definitions of Key Terms
- Abandoned working: Refers to mining operations that have been closed with no future intention of reopening.
- Abandoned Mine Methane (AMM): Natural gas extracted from abandoned coal mines.
- Act: Refers to the Mines Act, 1952.
- Approved safety lamp and electric torch: Specific safety equipment approved by the Chief Inspector.
- Assistant manager: A certified individual assisting the main manager in mine operations.
- Auxiliary fan: A fan used for ventilation within the mine.
- Average output: Calculated based on the average monthly output from the mine over the previous financial year.
- Banksman: A person responsible for managing the lowering and raising of materials in the mine.
- Booster fan: Mechanical ventilator enhancing the airflow in designated areas of the mine.
- Coal: Encompasses various types of carbonaceous materials marketed as coal, including anthracite and lignite.
- Coal Mine Methane (CMM): Natural gas extracted directly from active coal mines.
- Committee: A body established under section 12 of the Mines Act for oversight.
- Competent person: An individual appointed for specific work in a mine, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Contractor: Any individual or entity providing operational services within a mine on a contract basis.
- Deep-hole drilling and blasting: Involves drilling holes deeper than three meters for blasting purposes in opencast mining.
Contextual Importance
- The new regulations are part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and operational standards in the coal mining industry.
- Extensive stakeholder engagement occurred, with objections and suggestions gathered prior to the finalization of the regulations.
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Test your knowledge on the regulations under the Mines Act of 1952. This quiz covers various aspects of the legislation and its implications for the mining industry in India. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these important labor regulations.
