1 Minutes of the 2 nd National Meet of Mining Ministers held on 27 th May, 2016 at Jaipur under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel and Mines, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar (Minutes 16 pages & Annexures 23 pages) The 2 nd ‘National Meet’ of the Ministers in-charge of Mining Department of the State Governments was convened under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel and Mines, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, in Jaipur on 27 th May, 2016 to discuss the key issues pertaining to the mining sector in India. The list of participants is given at Annexure-I. (1) Shri Balvinder Kumar, Union Secretary (Mines), welcomed the Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel and Mines, all the Hon’ble Ministers from the State Governments and all the officers of the State Governments and other participants. He mentioned that the Ministers and officers of the Mining Department of various States have gathered for this meeting to discuss the key issues of the mining sector and review implementation of various provisions of MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 and rules framed there under. Briefly introducing the agenda points Secretary (Mines) invited Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel and Mines to deliver the key note address. (2) Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel and Mines, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, heartily welcomed the Ministers of State Governments, senior officials and all other delegates. He mentioned that India is blessed with abundant mineral resources and currently the mining sector contributes about 2.4% to GDP of the country that can be enhanced further. He lauded the importance of the mineral sector as being one of the leading employment providers in the country. He mentioned that slowdown in the mining sector is owing to various Supreme Court judgements and Shah Commission observations have been adequately addressed through MMDR Act, 2015. This was essential to usher in greater transparency that would take away discretion and biases. More than a year has passed since the reforms have been initiated. During this period, the Central Government has brought out enabling rules and the templates for auction, based on which several blocks have been taken up for auction by the State Governments. These auctions have not only brought in greater transparency and but also generated higher revenue for the States. (3) The Hon’ble Minister of Steel and Mines further highlighted the following key points-
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Minutes of the 2nd National Meet of Mining Ministers held on 27th May, 2016 at
Jaipur under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel and Mines, Shri
Narendra Singh Tomar
(Minutes 16 pages & Annexures 23 pages)
The 2nd ‘National Meet’ of the Ministers in-charge of Mining Department of the
State Governments was convened under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Union Minister
of Steel and Mines, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, in Jaipur on 27th May, 2016 to discuss
the key issues pertaining to the mining sector in India. The list of participants is given
at Annexure-I.
(1) Shri Balvinder Kumar, Union Secretary (Mines), welcomed the Hon’ble Union
Minister of Steel and Mines, all the Hon’ble Ministers from the State Governments
and all the officers of the State Governments and other participants. He mentioned
that the Ministers and officers of the Mining Department of various States have
gathered for this meeting to discuss the key issues of the mining sector and review
implementation of various provisions of MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 and rules
framed there under. Briefly introducing the agenda points Secretary (Mines)
invited Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel and Mines to deliver the key note address.
(2) Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel and Mines, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, heartily
welcomed the Ministers of State Governments, senior officials and all other
delegates. He mentioned that India is blessed with abundant mineral resources
and currently the mining sector contributes about 2.4% to GDP of the country that
can be enhanced further. He lauded the importance of the mineral sector as being
one of the leading employment providers in the country. He mentioned that
slowdown in the mining sector is owing to various Supreme Court judgements
and Shah Commission observations have been adequately addressed through
MMDR Act, 2015. This was essential to usher in greater transparency that would
take away discretion and biases. More than a year has passed since the reforms
have been initiated. During this period, the Central Government has brought out
enabling rules and the templates for auction, based on which several blocks have
been taken up for auction by the State Governments. These auctions have not only
brought in greater transparency and but also generated higher revenue for the
States.
(3) The Hon’ble Minister of Steel and Mines further highlighted the following key
points-
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a) e-Auction of major mineral blocks: 47 major mineral blocks were notified by 9
State Governments out of which 6 blocks have been auctioned successfully – 2
blocks in Jharkhand, 3 blocks in Chhattisgarh and 1 block in Odisha. The Central
Government had provided all necessary support and hand holding to the State
Governments in conducting auction. Now this process should be expedited
which will help in growth of the mining sector, revenue generation to the States
and country as a whole.
b) Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMF) and National Mineral
Exploration Trust (NMET): DMF has been constituted in most of the States and
fund collection has started in DMF accounts. It is expected that Rs. 6,000 crore
will be deposited into DMF fund annually which will be utilised for the local
area development and social upliftment of people affected by mining. This will
help in improving image of mining sector and will also encourage participation
of local people and holistic development. Collection of NMET fund has also
started in most of the States. He urged all the State Governments which have
not set up/ or have not commenced collections under DMF and NMET so far
should do it at the earliest and prepare action plan to deliver on key PMKKKY
objectives.
c) National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP): Exploration work is crucial for
the growth of mining sector. So far, of the entire Obvious Geological Potential
(OGP) area identified by GSI, only 10% has been explored and mining is taking
place in 1.5–2% of the area. The OGP areas identified by GSI can create more
mining opportunities and large employment if the exploration is carried out
expeditiously by conversion of those areas into mining leases subsequently. A
cabinet note regarding NMEP has already been prepared. This policy is also
focused on attracting and seeking large private sector participation in taking up
exploration besides involving GSI, MECL and other notified exploration
agencies. Now, the State Governments have to play a greater role by referring
exploration projects which can be taken up through NMET.
d) Processing of saved ML applications under section 10A(2)(c): The State
Governments must expedite processing of the ML applications which were
saved by section 10A(2)(c) of the Act with the timeline up to 11.01.2017.
Wherever there is delay due to EC and FC clearances, the same could be brought
to the notice of the Central Government so that it could facilitate in expediting
necessary clearances from MoEFCC.
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e) System of Mining Plan preparation, certification & monitoring: As a measure of
further empowerment of the State Governments, the system of mining plan
preparation, certification & monitoring can be devised by the States taking up
of this responsibility to develop their capabilities.
f) Star Rating of the Mines: The star rating of mines (with built-in compliance
mechanism for environment and forest safeguards) introduced recently will
recognize good performers in the mining sector for their efforts and initiatives
in implementing the Sustainable Development Framework.
g) Use of Space Technology: Furthermore, newer technologies such as space
technology are being adopted for an efficient mineral regulation and
administration. The Ministry is working closely with ISRO to develop
applications to prevent illegal mining using space technologies. For making this
path breaking plan a success, close collaboration with the State agencies is
essential.
(4) Subsequently, the Union Secretary (Mines) made a presentation on “Overview of
Mineral Sector – Reforms and Challenges”. The same is attached as Annexure III.
Salient points mentioned by Union Secretary (Mines) during the presentation are
as follows-
a) Mineral sector reforms ushered in by the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 include
grant of mineral concession through auction, DMF for social upliftment of
people and area affected by mining, NMET for incentivizing regional and
detailed exploration, extension of existing leases and stronger penal provisions
for checking illegal mining.
b) The Central Government notified enabling rules and published standard
templates and is providing all hand holding support to the State Governments
in carrying out auctions through its PSUs like MSTC for providing auctioning
platform, SBICAP for giving transaction advisory, MECON for carrying out
DGPS/Total Station survey, GSI & MECL for report digitisation and IBM for
technical support. The States may expedite preparation of blocks for auction.
c) PMKKKY to be implemented by DMF has been issued as a directive under
section 20A on September 16, 2016. States of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,
Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, which are yet to notify DMF Rules, should
accelerate the process. The States should expedite utilizing the DMFs being
collected so as to serve the interests of the affected people.
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d) The State Governments should consider constituting DMF for minor minerals
under the newly inserted section 15A in the MMDR Act.
e) NMEP is being formulated to provide an impetus to exploration in the country
through private sector participation. About 100 blocks have been identified by
GSI and the exploration contracts for these blocks will be awarded through
competitive bidding.
f) Simplification of procedures for exploration where the Ministry of Defence &
DGCA have agreed for relaxation of restrictions imposed earlier regarding
public dissemination of geo-scientific information available with various
government entities.
g) Star Rating for implementing the Sustainable Development Framework has
been introduced. The State Government to provide key support by asking the
lessees to implement the Star Rating for their mines.
h) Use of space technology to check illegal mining, this will have minimum human
intervention, access to remotest area and automatic detection. Mining
Surveillance System (MSS) is being implemented for major minerals. The State
Governments are requested to give the data of non-working mines of major
minerals and also the lease boundaries of minor minerals in the vicinity of the
major mineral leases. They were also requested to depute one mining officer to
BISAG, Gandhinagar to check accuracy of geo-referencing of leases.
i) The MSS may be replicated for all minor mineral leases also.
j) The Ministry had issued a directive to the State Governments on 17.08.2015
under Section 20A of the Act to implement transparent systems such as
auctions, for awarding minor mineral concessions. Most of the State
Governments have formulated rules for minor minerals where concession will
be granted in transparent manner. However, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
Haryana, Kerala and Jharkhand are yet to make the rules.
k) Extension of existing leases under Sub-Sections (5) and (6) of Section 8A of the
MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 needs to be expedited by the State Governments.
l) The saved cases under 10 A (2) (b) and 10 A (2) (c) need to be dealt with at the
earliest.
(5) The Union Minister of Steel and Mines then invited Ministers of the State
Governments to present their valuable suggestions, experiences with recent
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auction and deliberate on important issues. The gist of views expressed by the
State Ministers is as under-
a) Nagaland: Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier expressed his
gratitude to the Hon’ble Minister of Steel and Mines and the Union Secretary
(Mines) for convening this meeting and informed that Nagaland is still in
nascent stage in mining sector. The State Government has framed Nagaland
Minor Mineral Rules, 2005. Nagaland has brought out a proposal of sustainable
mining of minor minerals for economic development of tribal people through
effective implementation of the Nagaland Minor Mineral Rules, 2015. He
requested the Central Government for financial support in respect of
exploration proposals referred by the State. Further, the State Government is
also proposing to set up vocational training centre for mining activities.
b) Chhattisgarh: Hon’ble Minister, Shri Amar Agrawal, appreciated the good
results achieved after the amendment of MMDR Act. Especially, Chhattisgarh
has been greatly benefited by the successful e-auction of three mineral blocks
and over the life of the leases, it will receive an aggregate royalty amount of
about Rs. 1,770 crore, a total premium amount of Rs. 4,700 crore will accrue to
the State Government. Further, 7 limestone blocks and 2 bauxite blocks have
been identified for auction shortly. He lauded provisions relating to the DMF
and NMET which will benefit mining affected people and exploration of areas
respectively. He thanked the Central Government for accepting all the 5
exploration projects which were sent for consideration under NMET fund. So
far, Rs. 300 crore has been deposited in DMFs and planning for utilization of
fund has also started. Draft Minor Mineral Rules have been prepared on 23.03.16
which will allow grant of concession only through auction. He suggested that
auction of blocks with G3/G4 level of exploration may also be allowed.
Production of at least 70% of quantity of mineral as approved under the mining
plan should be made compulsory. Further, there is practical problem in case of
captive mines where it is not possible to utilize 100% of minerals hence certain
relaxation should be allowed. At the insistence of Hon’ble Union Minister of
Mines, Chhattisgarh committed to showcase the implementation of at least one
project under PMKKKY before the ensuing mining conclave to be held on 4-5
July, 2016.
c) Odisha: Hon’ble Minister, Shri P K Mallik, expressed gratitude for inviting all
the States for this national meet. Odisha is a mineral rich State and is blessed
with variety of minerals. The State Government is taking all the initiative for
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sustainable mining and proper utilization of resources. This has resulted in
good growth in mineral production. Odisha is the first State to successfully
auction the iron ore block which has resulted in greater revenue to be accrued
to the State. More blocks of limestone, iron ore and bauxite have been identified
for auction during the current year. Exploration activities have been undertaken
in mineral rich potential areas. Blocks are explored to G2 level with help of GSI
and MECL so that they can be taken up for auction. He requested the Central
Government to strengthen GSI and MECL to step up exploration work and also
facilitate faster clearances from MoEFCC. The validity of the leases has been
extended in 63 cases of ML as per section 8A (5) and (6). DMF Rules have
already been notified and about Rs. 500 crore of funds are already collected. An
amount of Rs. 19.71 crore has been collected under NMET. Odisha Minor
Mineral Rules, 2004 is in the process of being amended which will provide for
the grant of minor mineral concession through auction. Gemstone Rules will
23 Tamil Nadu Shri Atul Anand Commissioner, Geology &
Mining Tamil Nadu
24 Telangana
Shri K. Ilambarithi VC & MD
Shri B.R.V. Susheel kumar Director, department of
Mining & Geology,
Telangana
25 Uttar Pradesh
Shri Gayatri Prajapati Minister, Mining, U.P
Shri Dr. Gurdeep Singh Principal Secretary, Mining,
U.P
Shri Amit Kaushik Mines Officer, DGM, U.P
Shri Satish kumar Singh Mines Officer, DGM, U.P
Shri Rupeshwar Prajapati A.P.S
26 Uttrakhand
Shri Anil Kumar Joint Director, Govt. of U.K
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27 West Bengal Shri Rajeev kumar Secretary, Commerce &
Industry
28 IBM
Shri R.K.Sinha CG, IBM
Shri Darshan Deep
Bhardwaj
Senior ACOM, IBM
29 MECL
Shri Dr. Gopal Dhawan CMD, MECL
Shri Yogesh Sharma G.M (BD&P/E), MECL,
New Delhi
30 GSI Shri Harbans Singh Director General, GSI
32 SBI CAPS
Shri S.V. Prasad VP, SBICAP
Shri Gautam Agrawal DM, SBICAP
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Annexure II
State-wise summary of blocks for to be put up for auctions (Annexed to the minutes of the 2nd National Meet of Mining Ministers held on 27th May, 2016 at Jaipur)
State
Leftover Blocks of 1st
Phase to be put up on
auction
Blocks being prepared for Auction
in 2016-17 *
Andhra Pradesh Ongoing auction of 6 blocks
to be completed in July 12 blocks (10 limestone + 2 gold )
Gujarat 5 blocks to be retendered
10 blocks out of which NIT of 4
blocks to be issued this year and
remaining 6 in latter part of financial
year
MP
Ongoing 4 blocks (3
limestone+ 1 diamond)
auction to be completed by
July
21 blocks – 5 blocks to be notified in
2016 and rest will be notified when
exploration completed.
Odisha
7 blocks (3 iron ore + 1
manganese + 1 bauxite + 2
limestone)
-
Jharkhand 4 blocks (2 limestone + 2
gold) -
Karnataka Ongoing 14 blocks of iron ore
to be completed in August
27 blocks identified out of which 8
blocks will be put up for auction by
December. For another 15 blocks,
GR preparation given to MECL.
Chhattisgarh 2 blocks to be retendered 9 blocks (7 limestone + 2 bauxite)
Rajasthan
Total 14 blocks out of which
for 8 blocks NIT already
issued (7 blocks of limestone
+ 1 of base metal)
12 blocks (iron ore, manganese,
copper, gold, rock phosphate,
potash)
Maharashtra 4blocks to be re-tendered 5 blocks (1 manganese + 2 bauxite +
1 tungsten + 1 copper)
Telengana - -
Tamil Nadu - 7 blocks (3 molybdenum + 2
limestone + 2 graphite)
Uttrakhand - 5 blocks (3 limestone + 1 base metal
+ 1 phosphorite)
Total 60 blocks 108 blocks
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MMDR ACT amended in January 2015
• Mineral Concessions Grant Through Auctions to bring transparency and remove discretion
• DMF: District Mineral Foundation (DMF) to address the long time grievance of the people affected by mining
• NMET: National Mineral Exploration Trust for incentivizing regional and detailed exploration
• Mining Leases for 50 years - Existing leases deemed extended
• Stronger penal provisions for checking illegal mining
• Higher penalties up to 5 lacs per hectare of the area and jail term up to 5 years
MINERAL SECTOR REFORMS
•India has a liberalized FDI up to 100% in mining under automatic route
•Transferability of captive leases, allowed by recent amendment in MMDR Act
•Additional 31 minerals classified as minor minerals
MINERAL SECTOR REFORMS [Contd.]
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e-Auctions: Facilitation for Expediting
Necessary rules, model tender documents & MDPAnotified to facilitate States in auction.
Handholding support to States through IBM, GSI, SBICAPS,MECL, MECON, MSTC and MoM officials.
303 mineral exploration reports handed over to the StateGovernments by GSI & MECL
e-Auctions47 major mineral blocks already notified in 9 States for
auction
Auction concluded in
Jharkhand -2 Limestone blocks on 12th Feb, 2016,
Chhattisgarh- 2 Limestone blocks on 18 &19th Feb, 2016 & 1Gold block on 26 Feb, 2016,
Odisha- 1 Iron ore block on 2nd Mar, 2016
Minerals with estimated value of Rs. 29,800 croresdisposed of in a transparent manner.
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e-Auctions (contd.)Additionality to States’ exchequer through auctions
about Rs.13000 crore over the lease period.
Over 2.5 times revenue will accrue to States throughroyalty, DMF and NMET put together.
Besides this, more mineral blocks are to be prepared forauction during 2016-17 by the various States.
The States may expedite the preparation of blocks forputting up on auction
e-Auctions (contd.)• e-auction had to be deferred due to
insufficient number of applicationsof initial bids for 17 blocks
Gujarat 5 blocks
Odisha1 blocks
Jharkhand1 block
Chhattisgarh2 blocks
Rajasthan3 blocks
Maharashtra4 blocks
Total17 blocks
Issues identified• the quantity and grade of ore, • quality of the mineralization studies, • land ownership pattern, • general dull market scenario• any end use conditions imposed by the states in the bidding documents
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StateLeftover Blocks of 1st Phase to be
put up on auctionBlocks being prepared for Auction in 2016-17 *
Andhra
Pradesh12 blocks (limestone)
Gujarat
12 blocks (10 limestone + 2 bauxite) out of which NIT
of 4 blocks to be issued in June and remaining 8 in
State Governments to expedite the settingup of DMF so that these funds beingaccrued, may start getting utilized for thewelfare and development of these areas aslaid down by the PMKKKY scheme.
Such welfare activities are bound to creategoodwill for the mining industry amongstlocal population.
The State Governments also have beenempowered to constitute DMF for MinorMinerals under the newly inserted section15A in the MMDR Act
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NATIONAL MINERAL EXPLORATION POLICY
• To facilitate and provide an impetus toexploration
• to make available baseline geo-scientific datafree of cost in public domain as a public good.
• to fund the generation and dissemination ofsuch data.
• to encourage private sector participation inexploration.
• to focus on exploration of deep-seated/concealed mineral deposits.
• to collaborate with scientific & researchbodies, universities and concerned industries.
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NATIONAL MINERAL EXPLORATION POLICY
• Inter-ministerial consultation in progress
• To be sent for Cabinet approval
• About 100 blocks have been identified byGSI for auctioning for regional exploration
• Sates need to prepare for auctioning ofthe blocks for exploration with revenuesharing mechanism
• States need to identify blocks both forregional & detailed exploration
NATIONAL MINERAL EXPLORATION TRUST (NMET)
To promote regional and detailedmineral exploration
Lessee to pay 2% of the annualroyalty paid.
Under the NMET, so far around Rs201 crores have been deposited
13 mineral exploration in MP,Odisha, Maharashtra,Chhattisgarh, Karnataka andJharkhand have been approved forimplementation in 1st phase
NMET, MECL & States to sign atripartite agreement to facilitateNMET projects
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NATIONAL AEROGEOPHYSICAL SURVEY
GSI proposes to undertakea national aerogeophysicalmapping programme(NAGMP).
Areas with maximumpotential measuring about8 lakh sq km will be takenup first.
NAGMP project will costaround Rs.3500 crore overa period of seven years.
Consultant has beenappointed by GSI in March,2016.
DIGITIZATION OF EXPLORATION REPORTS
More than 6000mineral investigationreports of GSI, withmaps, bore hole data,geochemical data, willbe digitized fordissemination tostake-holders
Digitization isexpected to becompleted by June2016
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SIMPLIFICATION OF PROCEDURES FOR EXPLORATION
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed for relaxation ofrestrictions imposed on sharing baseline geoscientific data inpublic domain.
MoD & Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) requestedto facilitate expeditious accordance of survey/flight relatedapprovals.
MoEFCC requested to relax provisions for requisite forestclearances for carrying out mineral exploration.
STAR RATING OF MINES
‘Star Rating’ for implementation of Sustainable DevelopmentFramework (SDF)
Star Rating of Mines will initiate a self-driven mechanism ofcompliance of all statutory provisions and incorporating bestpractices by mining.
“Evaluation Template” : Marking of Various Parameters
Star Rating of 1 to 5 Stars : 5 star for the best performance
Evaluation of mines based on their performance in FY 2015-16.
Online portal for submission to be ready in June, 2016
The lessee to fill up the evaluation template on self certificationbasis within June, 2016.
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USE OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY TO CHECK ILLEGAL MINING
Remote Sensing technology has minimum human interference
accessible to remotest area
automatic detection
MoU with NRSC
IBM has signed a MoU withNational Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC), ISRO for -
Pilot study: monitoring ofmining activities
Setup of remote sensinglaboratory in IBM
PROVISIONS TO CHECK ILLEGAL MINING (CONTD.)
‘Mining Surveillance System’ (MSS)
BISAG, Gujarat
For major minerals
Superimposition of lease mapover the satellite map to find outchanges in the surrounding areawith time
The State Governments mayadopt the MSS for minor mineralswhere illegal mining cases are allthe more rampant
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VILLAGE : MALIYA KHERA
TEHSIL: NIMBAHERA
DISTRICT: CHHITORGARH
STATE : RAJASTHAN
KHASRA MAP OF MALIA KHERA LIMESTONE MINING CARTOSAT SATELLITE IMAGE : RESOLUTION 2.5 METER
LEASE BOUNDARY SUPER- IMPOSED ON
KHASRA NUMBERS
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500 METER BUFFER
FROM LEASE
BOUNDARY
LEASE BOUNDARY MAP SUPERIMPOSED ON 2007 ( CARTOSAT-1) SATELLITE IMAGERY N
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LEASE BOUNDARY MAP SUPERIMPOSED ON 2015 ( CARTOSAT-1) SATELLITE IMAGERY
N
Activities outside lease boundary
Support Required from State Governments
1. Cadastral/Khasra Plan:
i. All minor mineral leases falling within 500 m zone of major
minerals
ii. Non Working Major Mineral Leases.
2. State Governments are requested depute one mining officer to
BISAG, Gandhinagar to check accuracy of Georefrencing of lease.
3. The MSS can be replicated for all minor mineral lease in
association with BISAG, where illegal mining is more rampant.
4. After seeing the Mining Surveillance System, MOEF&CC has
shown keen interest in utilizing this to assess carrying capacity
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State Governments Have Been Requested To Provide The Requisite Lease Maps Of Left Over Major Mineral Leases And Of Minor
Mineral Leases In The Vicinity Of 500 M
REGION WISE STATUS OF MAPS
Sl. No.Regional
offices
Total leases in the RegionNo. of maps supplied to
BISAGLeft over maps to be supplied
No. of
Working
Mines
No. of
Non-
Working
Mines
Total
leases
No. of
Working
Mines
No. of
Non-
Working
Mines
Total
leases
No. of
Working
Mines
No. of
Non-
Working
Mines
Total
leases
1 Ajmer 63 68 131 63 68 131 0 0 0
2 Dehradun 53 32 85 53 27 80 0 5 5
3 Udaipur 264 212 476 264 201 465 0 11 11
4 Jabalpur 220 338 558 208 0 208 12 338 350
5 Nagpur 122 130 252 86 72 158 36 58 94
6 Bhubaneshwar 113 283 396 76 151 227 37 132 169
7 Ranchi 77 26 103 77 16 93 0 10 10
8 Kolkata 36 71 107 32 43 75 4 28 32
9 Banglore 67 116 183 67 88 155 0 28 28
10 Hyderabad 312 198 510 175 73 248 137 125 262
11 Raipur 113 73 186 83 32 115 30 41 71
12 Goa 100 349 449 100 317 417 0 32 32
13 Chennai 292 248 540 292 241 533 0 7 7
Grand Total 1769 2076 3845 1513 1261 2774 256 815 1071
MINOR MINERAL RULES
• Directive issued by the Ministry under Section 20A to implement transparent systems for giving minor mineral concessions on 17.08.2015
• Supreme Court’s opinion dated 27/09/2012 on President of India reference dated 12/04/2012
“the action of the State, whether it relates to distribution of largesse, grant of contracts, or allotment of land, is to be tested on the touchstone of Article 14 of the Constitution”
“The action has to be fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory, transparent, non-capricious, unbiased, without favouritism or nepotism, in pursuit of promotion of healthy competition and equitable treatment. It should conform to the norms which are rational, informed with reasons and guided by public interest, etc. All these principles are inherent in the fundamental conception of Article 14. This is the mandate of Article 14 of the Constitution of India”.
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Auctioning of minor minerals
StateWhether auctioning provided inrules
If Yes, which minerals
Andhra Pradesh No ------
Chhattisgarh No ------
Gujarat Yes All minor Minerals
Karnataka Yes Granite,Building Stone etc.
Madhya Pradesh Yes Stone, Sand, Flag stone
Maharashtra Yes Sand
Odisha Yes Building Stone,Gravel,Ordinary Clay etc.
Rajasthan Yes All minor Minerals
Tamil Nadu Yes All minor Minerals
Telangana Yes Some Minor Minerals
Haryana No ------
Kerala No ------
Bihar Yes All Minor Minerals
Himanchal Pradesh YesAll Minor Minerals
Uttarakhand No ------
Uttar Pradesh Yes, but subjudice Sand
Punjab Yes Sand & Gravel
DEEMED EXTENSION OF LEASES
Extension of existing leases under Sub-Section 5
and 6 of Section 8(a) of the MMDR Amendment
Act, 2015
Needs to be expedited by the State Governments
Supreme Court Judgment dated 21.04.2014 in WP(Civil)
435/2012 Goa Foundation vs UOI & Ors.
Application of Rule 24A(6) of earlier MCR for 1st renewal
cases for granting extension under Section 8 of the
amended act.
The States to Expedite the renewal cases pending with