Manual of Mining Laws in Kerala (As Amended upto 1st July, 2017)

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Description
Minerals are used as raw materials for many basic industries. Minerals form a very important resource for development. Not every Country or place is blessed with abundant natural resources. Management of mineral resources has, therefore, to be closely monitored and administrated. Exploration of minerals has to be regulated and controlled. There has to be a scheme and plan by which the resources can be explored.
In the above scenario law of mines and minerals assumes importance. Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 together with the Rules and Regulations framed under the said Act constitute the basic laws governing the mining of mineral resources in India.
Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967 was repealed and new rules were notified in 2015. There has been amendment in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. All these changes have been incorporated in the present book.
Hope this book will be a handbook for all those concerned in the subject of mining laws. Environment conservation and preservation is the slogan of the day. We would fail in our duty if we do not do our part in protecting and preserving the environment. Let us hope that these Rules and Regulations would help us to move in the right direction.
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Contents
Part I
•   The Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015
•   The Kerala Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Storage and Transportation) Rules, 2015
Part II
•   The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
•   The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017
•   The Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016
•   The Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015
•   The Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015
•    The Mineral (Non-exclusive Reconnaissance Permits) Rules, 2015
•    The Mines and Minerals (Contribution to District Mineral Foundation) Rules, 2015
•   The Mineral Concession Rules, 1960
•    The Granite Conservation and Development Rules, 1999
•   The National Mineral Policy, 2008
Part III
•   The Kerala Lime Shells Control Act, 1958
•   The Metals and Minerals Proclamation 1056 (Tra.)
Part IV
Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006
(All amendments incorporated at appropriate places and as amended upto December,
2016 - S.O. No.  4241 (E) dt. 30-12-2016)
Part V
•   Notifications and Circulars (For detailed contents see Page 32-34)
•    Department of Mining and Geology, Government of Kerala Frequently Asked Questions
Index
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