IBM - Appraisal of Mine Plan

IBM MANUAL
ON
APPRAISAL OF MINING PLAN
2014
IBM Manual on Appraisal of Mining Plan 2014

C O N T E N T S
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NO. CHAPTERS NO.
1. INTRODUCTION. 1
2. RECOGNITION TO PERSONS TO PREPARE MINING PLANS 2-5

2.1 Relevant amendments 2
2.2 Prescribed forms for applying for recognition 2
2.3 Procurement and submission of forms 2
2.4 Processing of Forms 2
2.4.1 Required enclosures 2
2.4.2 Grant or refusal of recognition 3
2.4.3 Period of Recognition and renewal 3
2.4.4 Procedure for giving registration numbers 3
2.4.5 Disposal of application of recognition 4
2.4.5.1 Additional instructions for processing of Form B 4
2.5 Information on monthly reports and Maintenance of records of 5
Recognition
3. PROCESSING AND EXAMINATION OF MINING PLANS 6-9

3.1 General 7
3.2 Scrutiny of Mining plans/scheme of mining/FMCP 7
3.3 Site Inspection 8
3.4 Approval of Mining plan/scheme of mining/FMCP 8
3.5 Endorsement of Correspondence 9
3.6 Miscellaneous 9
4.0 GUIDELINES FOR SCRUTINY OF MINING PLANS/SCHEME OF MINING 10-16

/FMCP
4.1 Geology and Reserves 10
4.1.1 Physiography 10
4.1.2 Geology 10
4.1.3 Details of Exploration already carried out. 10
4.1.3.1 Exploration proposed to be carried out (in case adequate 10
total reserves is not established for the tenure of lease)
4.1.4 Reserve/Resource Estimation 11

4.1.4.1 Parameters for Estimation 11

4.2 Opencast mining 11
4.3 Guidelines for Scrutiny of underground mines 13
4.4 Guidelines for scrutiny with respire to environment 15
4.4.1 General 15
4.4.2 Baseline Information 15
4.4.3 Water regime 15
4.4.4 Flora 15
4.4.5 Storage and preservation of top soil 15
4.4.6 Proposal for reclamation of land affected by mining activities 15
4.4.7 Measures for dust suppression 15
4.4.8 Measures to minimize vibration due to blast and check noise 16
pollution
4.4.9 Stabilization and vegetation of dumps 16
4.4.10 Tailing Dam 16
4.5 Guidelines for scrutiny with respect to mineral beneficiation. 16
5. PROPOSED UNIVERSAL FORMAT FOR MINING PLAN /SCHEME 17-34

OF MINING INCLUDING PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN
Introductory Notes 17
1.0 General 18
2.0 Location and accessibility 18
3.0 Details of approved Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining (if any) 19
Part-A
1.0 Geology and Exploration 20
2.0 Mining 23
A. Open Cast Mining 23
B. Underground Mining 25
3.0 Mine Drainage 27
4.0 Stacking of Mineral Reject /Sub Grade Material and Disposal of 27
Waste
5.0 Use of Mineral and Mineral Reject. 28
6.0 Processing of ROM and Mineral Reject 28
7.0 Other 29
8.0 Progressive Mine Closure Plan –Under Rule 23 of MCDR’1988 29
Part-B
9.0 Certificates/Undertakings/Consents 33
A. Consent letter/Undertaking /Certificate from the Applicant 33
Certificate from RQP 34
10.0 List of the Plans and Sections to be submitted. 34

6. GUIDELINE/ FORMAT OF FINAL MINE CLOSURE PLAN 36-39
1. Introduction 36
1.1 Reasons for closure 36
1.2 Statutory obligations 36
1.3 Closure plan preparation 37
2. Mine Description 37
2.1 Geology 37
2.2 Reserves 37
2.3 Mining Method 37
2.4 Mineral Beneficiation 37
3. Review of Implementation of Mining Plan / Scheme of Mining 37
including five years Progressive Closure Plan upto final closure of
mine:
4. Closure Plan 37
4.1 Mined-Out Land 37
4.2 Water Quality Management 37
4.3 Air Quality Management 38
4.4 Waste Management 38
4.5 Top Soil Management 38
4.6 Tailing Dam Management 38
4.7 Infrastructure 38
4.8 Disposal of Mining Machinery 38
4.9 Safety and Security 38
4.10 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment 38
4.11 Care and Maintenance during temporary discontinuance 38
5.0 Economic Repercussions of closure of mine and manpower 39
retrenchments
6.0 Time Scheduling for abandonment 39
7.0 Abandonment Cost 39
8.0 Financial Assurance 39
9.0 Certificate 39
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) 40-42

LIST OF ANNEXURES
I Form A for seeking recognition by individual under Rule 22(C) of MCR. 43
II Form B for seeking recognition for the organization under rule 22(C) of 47
MCR,1960.
III Format for letter informing applicant regarding refusal of recognition under 51
rule 22C of MCR.
IV A Certificate of recognition as qualified person to prepare mining plans under 52
rule 22C of MCR.
IV B Certificate of recognition as qualified person to prepare mining plans under 53
rule 22C of MCR (for organization).
V Regional office Code. 54
VI Proforma for annual return by the person recognized by IBM under rule 22C 55
of MCR.
VII Procedure for Renewal of Recognition. 56
VIII Form of declaration to be given by applicant while seeking recognition under 57
rule 22C of MCR as a company/organization/association etc.
IX Format for monthly report of state wise status for grant of recognition under 58
rule 22C of MCR to be submitted to the Controller of Mines by regional
offices.
X Control register for grant or refusal of recognition under rule 22C of MCR to 59
be maintained by regional offices.
Processing and examination of mining plans/scheme of mining /FMCP
XI Copy of notification dated 28-4-87 authorising Controller General/Chief 60
Controller of Mines/Controller of Mines/and Regional Controller of Mines
the powers under section 5(2)(b) of MM (D&R) Act.
XII Format for receipt of draft mining plan and modified mining plan. 61
XIII Model form of bank guarantee. 62
XIV Format of letter of approval of mining plan under rule 22 of MCR, 1960. 66
XV Format of letter of approval of mining plan under rule 24A of MCR, 1960. 68
XVI Format of letter of approval of scheme of mining under rule 12 of MCDR, 70
1988.
XVII Format of letter of approval of modification to the approved mining plan 72
/scheme of mining under rule 10 of MCDR, 1988.
XVIII Format of letter of approval of Final Mine Closure Plan under rule 23(C) of 74
MCDR, 1988.
XIX Format of letter of disapproval of mining plan/scheme of mining /FMCP 76
XX Format of monthly report giving state wise status of approval of mining plan 77
/scheme of mining /FMCP to be submitted to Controller of Mines, IBM by
Regional offices.
XXI Format for control register of status of mining plan to be maintained by zonal 83
and regional office.

XXII CCOM circular no 2/2013- SELF-APPRAISAL NOTE to be submitted by 84
Owner of the mine under Rule 63 of MCDR, 1988 stating extent of
implementation of Approved Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining during the
reporting year of 1/4/20__ to 31/3/20__ along with supporting plans/sections,
representative photographs in hard as well as soft copy.
List of Officers involved :-

Prepared by
RCOM, IBM, Kolkata, RCOM, IBM, Bhubaneswar,
SMG, IBM, Bhubaneswar
under the guidance of COM,CCOM Office
Revisited by Committee of RCOM, IBM, Kolkata, RCOM, IBM, Bhubaneswar,

RCOM, IBM, Hyderabad, and SgMg, IBM, Bengaluru
Under guidance of COM,CCOM Office and COM(CZ)
Revised by Committee of COM, CCOM Office, COM(CZ) ,

RCOM, IBM, Kolkata, RCOM IBM, Chennai,
SgMG of CMG Office
At Nagpur on 25th& 26th AUGUST-2014

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Chapter-1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 The amendments in Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation),Act 1957(herein
after referred as MMDR Act,1957), Mineral Concession Rules, 1960(herein after referred
as MCR,1960), and Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988(hereinafter
referred as MCDR,1988) have brought into focus the dynamic component of the Indian
mineral legislation with special regard to the much needed impetus required for scientific
development of mines, proper planning, conservation, environment preservation etc.
1.2 Under the MM(D&R) Amendment Act, 1986, a new thrust to the mineral development
activity in the country has been given as per the provisions of section 5(2)(b) which
requires that the application for grant of mining lease should be accompanied by a duly
approved mining plan. Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) has been authorized by the Central
Govt. to approve mining plans. By virtue of power conferred under Mineral
Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 IBM has been given powers of approval of
scheme of mining / Progressive Mine Closure Plan and Final mine closure plans. By
virtue of amendment in MCR,1960 vide G.S.R. 56(E) dated 17.1.2000 State DGMs have
been authorized by the Central Govt. to approve mining plans/scheme of mining /
Progressive Mine Closure plan and Final mine closure plans in respect of 29 Minerals
specified in rule 22(4A) of MCR,1960 subject to certain conditions. Few State
Governments have been exercising this power.
1.3 The amended MCR,1960 under rule 22(5) specify the contents of mining plan which is
required to include details such as extent of mineral body, geology, lithology, mineral
reserves, extent of mechanization, plan of area indicating water course, water pollution
etc. The mining plan thus indeed becomes an extremely vital document for scientific
development of mineral deposits particularly since the applicant is required to carry out
mining operations strictly according to the approved mining plan as per rule 22A of
amended MCR, 1960 and rule 13(1) of MCDR, 1988. Rule 22B of MCR, 1960 stipulates
that mining plan should be prepared only by recognized persons who are duly qualified
and experienced. The Chief Controller of Mines and Regional Controllers of Mines of
IBM has been delegated powers to grant recognition for preparing mining plans.
1.4 In order to facilitate the officers of IBM and the State DGMs in dealing with new
responsibilities of approval of mining plan/ scheme of mining/final mine closure plan
and recognition of qualified persons for preparing mining plans, this manual has been
specially designed which gives necessary background information, procedure, details,
outlines and guidelines.
1.5 Chapter 2 on “Recognition of persons to prepare mining plans” sets out details of
procedures followed in granting recognition/refusal to qualified persons for preparing
mining plans under the provisions of MCR,1960. Explanation is given of the
methodology of numerical notation of the registration number.
1.6 Exhaustive details governing the processing and examination of mining plans are given in
Chapter 3 with regard to geology, opencast mine, underground mine, environment,
mineral beneficiation.

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1.7 Chapter 4 on “Guidelines for scrutiny of mining plan” gives useful guidelines for scrutiny
of mining plans and lists the aspects to be checked and examined.
1.8 Chapter 5 is the format for preparation for Mining plan/ Scheme of Mining including
Progressive Mine Closure Plan.
1.9 Chapter 6 is on guidelines for preparation of Final mine closure plan gives useful details
for preparing the FMCP with a basic objective of sustainable development both for the
mines and for community living in that area.
1.10- Chapter 7 is on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Chapter-2
RECOGNITION TO PERSONS TO PREPARE MINING PLANS
2.1 Relevant amendments

As per amended rule 22B(1) of MCR,1960 a mining plan is to be prepared by a recognized
person who satisfies the qualification and experience stipulated in rule 22B(2) of MCR.
Under rule 22C, the Chief Controller of Mines and Regional Controller of Mines have been
declared as competent authority to grant/refuse recognition.
2.2 Prescribed forms for applying for recognition :

For seeking recognition as recognised person under rule 22C, prescribed application forms
are Form A and Form B. Form A is for individual applicant and priced at Rs.100/- (Annexure
I). Form B is for organization applicant and priced at Rs.500/- (Annexure II). There are six
copies of enclosures to Form B for the bio data of upto six key persons. The Certificate for
individual/organization shall be provided by the regional office in a comparatively thick
photo / glossy paper for better durability.
2.3 Procurement and submission of forms :

An applicant may obtain on payment his application form the regional office under whose
jurisdiction the place he normally resides, falls. Alternatively the application form can be
downloaded from the website of IBM i.e www.ibm.gov.in.
The completed application may be submitted to the Regional Controller of Mines under
whose jurisdiction the applicant normally resides. In case the application has been
downloaded from he IBM website the amount of fees of Rs. 100/- for Form A and Rs. 500/-
for form B is to be submitted in the form of a Bank Draft.
2.4 Processing of Forms :
2.4.1- Required enclosures

The Regional Controller of Mines may examine the application in accordance with Rule 22C
of MCR, 1960 and instructions issued from time to time.
The enclosures required are:
(i) Attested copies of Matriculation/Higher Secondary certificate.
(ii) Attested copies of Degree in Mining Engineering/Post Graduate degree in Geology or
equivalent granted by a University.

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(iii)Attested copies of all appointment letters after passing Degree in Mining

Engineering/Post Graduate degree in Geology or equivalent granted by a University.
(iv) Attested copies of all experience certificates of professional experience of working in a
supervisory capacity in the field of Mining after obtaining the Degree in Mining
Engineering/Post Graduate degree in Geology or equivalent granted by a University.
The minimum experience required is 5 years.
(v) Three passport size photographs.
(vi) The latest pay slip of the organization where the applicant is working
2.4.2-Grant or refusal of recognition

The Regional Controller of Mines after complete satisfaction if necessary by personal
interview may accord recognition to applicant or refuse recognition as the case may be. The
reasons of refusal are to be recorded in writing. In case of renewal of recognition, an
opportunity of hearing may be given to the person concerned in case of refusal and reasons of
refusal may be also recorded in writing. Decision regarding recognition should be recorded in
the space provided for office use only at the end of Form A&B. If necessary, separate sheets
may be attached for reporting reasons for refusing grant of recognition.
The refusal may be communicated to the party in form of letter given in Annexure III.
The reasons for refusal shall also be recorded in the letter.
The recognition may be granted in the certificate given at Annexure IV A and IV B
for individual and organization respectively. The recognition granted is valid for 10(ten)
years.
It is desirable that the certificate is not to be laminated as the renewal is
processed and stamped on the original certificate.
2.4.3- Period of Recognition and renewal

The Grant of Recognition is for a period of 10 years. The renewal is to be granted upto a
maximum period of 10 Years. The period of renewal is to be decided by the competent
authority, it can be less than 10 years. In case the age of the applicant exceeds 60 it is
desirable to have a medical certificate of fitness for grant and renewal both.
2.4.4 Procedure for giving registration numbers
Registration number should be given containing the following segment of information in the
order
a) A notation RQP indicating that it is for recognition for the qualified persons followed by.
b) The regional office code of Regional office which has granted recognition (Annexure V)
followed by
c) The running serial number of recognized person in three digits running from 001 to 999
followed by
d) Year of registration and validity (10 years)
e) Whether the applicant is individual or an organization.
Thus in respect of first individual qualified person recognized the number would be as
follows :-

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RQP/Regional office code/001/year of registration/A.

The serial number mentioned in item (c) above shall be common for individual and
organization both.
2.4.5- Disposal of application of recognition

An application for grant/ renewal shall be disposed off by the Regional Controller of Mines
concerned within 30 days from the date of receipt of complete application. All clarifications
must be sought at one time.
A copy of the order granting recognition or refusal should simultaneously be endorsed to
Chief Controller of Mines and the Controller of Mines concerned for information.
While forwarding letter of recognition to an applicant, a proforma of annual return (Annexure
VI) should be endorsed which he will be required to submit giving information and
particulars of the mining plan prepared by him during the year under review. This annual
report is to be submitted by 31 st July for the year ending 31st March. It may be specified that
the Recognised person may visit the website of IBM regularly for updated
information/instructions. It may also be specified that in case of change of address the
Recognised person shall intimate the Regional Controller of Mines.
The application for RENEWAL of recognition may be dealt as per the office Procedure
elaborated in Annexure VII
2.4.5.1- Additional instructions for processing of Form B

Additionally the following aspects are to be observed by the Regional Controller of Mines
while processing the application for application for recognition to an Organisation who have
applied in Form B
i) A key person in Form B must be a whole time employee of the company

ii) A company should submit names of at least two key persons with requisite
qualification and experience in Form B.
iii) Form of declaration to be given by the applicant while seeking recognition
under rule 22C of MCR, 1960 as a company/organization/association etc is
enclosed as Annexure VIII.
iv) It is possible that a key person in the employment of applicant firm, association,
company etc may leave the firm and another person(s) holding requisite qualification
and experience who could be regarded as suitable key person may join. Therefore
while issuing the certificate of recognition to the firm, association or company,
forwarding letter should convey instructions that the company shall inform the
Regional Controller of Mines by a letter in duplicate within one week of the change,
the name of key person dropped and proposed to be added. It may be made clear to
the company that in case of default, certificate of recognition would be deemed as
invalid. The Regional Controller of Mines is to convey his decision regarding
approval of proposed key person(s) in his reply to company’s letter. The duplicate
copy of company’s letter and reply of Regional Controller of Mines should be sent
forthwith to the Controller of Mines for information.
v) It shall also be the duty of key person(s) to inform the Regional Controller of Mines
about their leaving employment of the company who had mentioned their names as
key persons in the application for grant of certificate of recognition to prepare
mining plans.

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vi) While granting certificate of recognition, forwarding letter should also mention that
any mining plan prepared by the company and submitted by authorized persons
should also bear the signatures of key persons who have contributed to preparation of
mining plan.
vii) The names of key persons and their qualifications should also be mentioned on the
reverse side of the certificate of recognition.
2.5 Information on monthly reports and Maintenance of records of Recognition.

The regional offices shall send a monthly report on grant of recognition and renewal
in Annexure IX.
All regional offices should maintain a control register of registration of qualified
persons as per Annexure X. Additionally IBM Head Quarters updates the recognition related
matter in the IBM’s website after receiving copies of the grant/renewal of Recognition.

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Chapter-3
PROCESSING AND EXAMINATION OF MINING PLANS
3.1 General
3.1.1. It is now obligatory on the part of applicant to submit an approved mining plan along
with a mining lease application submitted for grant or renewal in Form I or J under Section
5(2) of MMDR Act, 1957 and rule 22(4) and 24A of MCR, 1960. The first submission
letter of Draft mining plan must be submitted under the Signature of lessee.
3.1.2.However as per rule 26 of MCR, application for renewal of mining lease made under
24A shall not be refused by the State Government only on the ground that Forms J is not
complete which includes a Mining Plan under (xC) of item2.
3.1.3.The mining plans are submitted to IBM for approval as Central Govt. has vested this
power to Controller General/Chief Controller of Mines/Controller of Mines/Regional
Controller of Mines of IBM vide Notification No.445(E) dated 28-4-1987 (Annexure XI).
As already mentioned at para2.3.2 the State Governments have also been given the power of
approval of Mining Plans of opencast mines subject to certain conditions. This power has
been given to them under rule 22(4A) of MCR, 1960.
3.1.4. The mining plan pertaining to all minerals mentioned in rule 2 of MCDR, 1988 shall be
considered by IBM for approval except for the minerals as specified in Rule 22(4A) of MCR,
1960 where the State Government shall be competent to approve mining plan of open cast
mines (mines other than the underground mines) in respect of the 29 non-metallic or
industrial minerals in their respective territorial jurisdiction.
3.1.5. The mining plan shall be prepared by the recognized person by following Format at
Chapter 6 as far as possible. The mining plans should be scrutinized strictly with regard to
their adequacy in respect of mineral conservation, scientific and systematic mining and
environment management as the essential purpose to the maximum extent practicable.
3.1.6. The contents of mining plan of small mines which constitute majority may be far less
than content of mining plans of large mines, even though the format followed is the same.
The distinction between small and large mines should be kept in view while scrutinizing the
mining plans. Small mines may have nothing to mention against some of the items of the
proforma for the document.
3.1.7. The mining plan shall be initially submitted in draft form and in two copies(In cases
involving beneficiation plant three copies ) by the party to concerned regional office along
with processing fee @ Rs.1, 000/- per sq.km or part thereof. As per the IBM’ letter no T-
44006/CGBM/1/2005 dated 9.2.2012 followed by item 32(ii) of Zonal/Regional heads
meeting held on 5 and 6 November, 2012 circulated vide CCOM’s letter no. K-
11011/1/2012/CCOM dated 14.12.2012 a copy of the draft MP/MS/ FMCP has to be sent
immediately on receipt to the State Government seeking their comments giving 30 days time.
However in case of mine involving processing through beneficiation plant, a soft copy will
also be submitted.

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3.1.8. The Regional office shall issue a receipt of draft mining plan to the party in the
proforma given in Annexure XII.
3.1.9. The draft mining plan may be examined whether it is fit for processing. In case it is
sub-standard it may be disapproved without any field inspection.
3.1.10. In case the Mining plan is found fit for processing it is to be inspected. For
examination of beneficiation operations, a copy may be sent to the concerned zonal SOOD
office seeking their comments giving 30 days time. For mining plan submitted for fresh grant
of ML site inspection is compulsory (except in cases of highly disturbed areas from law and
order point of view). In such cases collection of grab sample from face may be collected by
the inspecting officer and be sent to the Ore dressing Laboratory for confirming the
mineralisation for which the State Government has issued the Letter of Intent. In case of
mining plan submitted for renewal of mining lease or a scheme of mining where the mine has
been inspected within past six months the inspection may be dispensed depending on the
complexity of the deposit and mining operations. All fully mechanized mining proposals may
be scrutinized and inspected jointly by a Mining Engineer and Geologist as far as possible.
All clarifications from the party shall be sought in one go.
3.1.11. A specific period should be given to the party for submission of modified mining plan
failing which the mining plan should be rejected. However, one or two grace periods can be
given for submission depending on merit.
3.1.12.After modification, the party will submit three (3) copies of mining plan/scheme of
mining /FMCP along with the entire document in single MS word file and plates in
AutoCAD compatible or jpeg format in two CD to be dealt with as follows:
i) One copy for use of regional office along with one CD/DVD.
ii) One copy to the concerned DGM of the state; and
iii) One copy to the party.
Note- The copy of approved document is to be sent by Registered Parcel/Speed Post to

the address for correspondence and should not be handed over to the lessee/applicant by
hand. All letters should be by assured post only.
3.2 Scrutiny of Mining plans/scheme of mining /FMCP
3.2.1. All the draft mining plans/scheme of mining /FMCP shall be scrutinized by the
regional office. Mining Plans for fresh grant of ML maybe through PL route or Direct
ML. If it is through PL route compliance of MCD Rules compliance of rules 4,6 and 8
shall be checked. In case of non compliance of these rules and submission of the report
at a later date or submission of PL report with the Mining Plan, the authenticity of the
PL report shall be verified from the State Government. In case of direct ML compliance
of UNFC reserves for 5 years of Mining Operation as per IBM’s Circular is to be
verified.
3.2.2. For convenience of scrutinizing officer, general guidelines in respect of geology,

opencast working, underground working, environmental management/ reclamation and
rehabilitation plan and beneficiation are given in Chapter 5.

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3.2.3. The approval of mining plan/scheme of mining /FMCP of all mines will be done at the
Regional office. The offices in which the Deputy Controller of Mines are authorized by the
CG, IBM the scheme of mining for “B” Category Mines shall be approved by the Deputy
Controller of Mines. In case of Mines/areas with Beneficiation Plants the OD officials will be
involved.
3.3 Site Inspection
3.3.1. The mining plan for fresh grant cases shall be approved only after site inspection is
carried out (except in cases of highly disturbed areas from law and order point of view) along
with Recognized Qualified Person and the representative of applicant. The precise
demarcation of the area for which mining plan is to be approved is of paramount importance,
therefore it will be preferred that the area proposed to be granted is duly demarcated in the
field by the State Government and the geo-coordinates of the precise area are available in the
letter of Intent issued by the State Government. For site inspection of fresh grant areas
representative of state directorate of Mining & Geology may be ensured particularly for
identification of the precise area in the field. In other cases like scheme of mining the
inspecting officer shall ensure the presence of boundary pillars in the mining lease area
especially near the working zones to the extent possible and also if boundary pillars are not
seen the same should be brought to the immediate notice of the State government by a
separate letter. Further the approval of the plan document shall be subject to erecting of
boundary pillars failing which action is to be initiated as per provisions of the act and rules.
The adequacy of data and correctness of information in the mining plan should be checked at
site.
Site inspections should be made by a Mining Engineer and a Geologist as far as possible
particularly for all “A” Fully Mechanised operations.
3.3.2. In case of mining plans submitted for renewal of lease/ scheme of mining earlier office
records should also be consulted, especially to check compliance of violations/ suggestions
regarding exploration, environment protection measures etc.
3.3.3. In case the mine has been inspected during the past six months the site inspection can
be dispensed with depending with the complexity of the mine and nature of operations. It is at
the discretion of the Regional Controller of Mines/OIC.
3.4 Approval of Mining plan/scheme of mining /FMCP:
3.4.1Disposal of application for approval/ refusal of the mining plan shall be in accordance to
rule 22(4B) of the MCR’1960.
3.4.2. The approval/ rejection of mining plan/scheme of mining /FMCP should preferably be
on the prescribed format (Annexure XIV to XIX)

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3.5 Endorsement of Correspondence: A copy each of all the correspondence with the party
and reply of the party to Regional Controller of Mines should be endorsed to the concerned
COM for information.
3.6 Miscellaneous : If mining plan has more than one major mineral and for any one of the
mineral IBM is the approving authority the mining plan of all the major minerals shall be
disposed by IBM.
All circulars/guidelines/instructions issued by IBM from time to time should be followed

while disposing mining plan.
All endeavor should be made by IBM to dispose off the mining plan/scheme of mining
/FMCP within 90 days excluding the time taken by the party for modification, preparation of
supplementary note etc.

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Chapter-4
GUIDELINES FOR SCRUTINY OF MINING PLANS/SCHEME OF MINING /FMCP
4.1 Geology and Reserves
4.1.1. Physiography: The aspects to be looked into are topography of terrain, drainage pattern,
vegetation, climate, rainfall data of the area applied /mining lease area.
4.1.2. Geology: Surface geological map with contour interval maximum of 10 meter on a scale of
1:2000/1:1000 may be examined for features detailed below:
i) Disposition of all lithological units with clear nomenclature and their descriptions.
ii) Contacts of lithounits/rock types traced or inferred
iii) Attitudes like strike and dip available in adequate numbers.
iv) Structural features such as joints, folds, faults and their attitudes
v) Delineation of mineralized/ore zones with definite demarcation of observed and inferred.
4.1.3. Details of Exploration already carried out.
In case the area has been explored by a formal Prospecting license, details of submission of a copy of
the prospecting report in form B under Rule 8 of MCDR, 1988 submitted to the Regional office may
be verified. If so the data provided may match the information given in the mining Plan. In case the
area was not held by prospecting license and formally explored by other agencies, the exploration
details may confirm to minimum 5 years envisaged tonnages from tentative ROM excavation under
reserve category of UNFC. The exploration details may include
i) Details on exploration already carried out in the area with regard to location of pits, trenches,
boreholes, exploratory mine workings like adits, shafts, inclines, and old workings etc may
be shown on geological plan mentioned above. These may accompany suitable longitudinal
and transverse geological sections, on a minimum scale of 1:2000 for opencast mines
depending upon the complexity of deposit and variation of grade. Sections are to be prepared
using borehole/pit/trench/ lithologs. In case it is more than 1:2000 scale, a copy of the letter
of the Chief Controller of Mines for relaxation of Scale under rule 27(4) of MCDR, 1988
may be attached.
ii) Verify Copies of notices in form J of the preceding 5 years period submitted to IBM under
MCDR’88 regarding prospecting/ exploration undertaken within the mining lease or during
prospecting license period in case of mining plan of fresh Grant.
iii) Lithologs of pits, benches, boreholes and other exploratory workings along with sampling
data may be given showing locations of samples and their chemical analysis results.
Recovery and tonnage factor may be calculated from ore actually produced from pits and
trenches.
iv) Geological plans of all underground exploratory workings with assay data may be available
on a suitable scale, minimum scale being 1:1000
v) Geological longitudinal sections and transverse sections at 30m interval and above
depending upon extent, complexity of deposit and variation of grade on scale 1:1000 are also
to be enclosed for underground mines.
vi) Details of geophysical and geochemical exploration carried out if any.
4.1.3.1 Exploration proposed to be carried out (in case adequate total reserves is not established
for the tenure of lease)
i) The scheme of exploration may be consistent with the tentative excavation programme
indicated by applicant and may include the quantum of work with anticipated results. The
entire potentially mineralized area if not explored as per UNFC, exploration proposal may
be inbuilt in the 5 Year planning to explore under G1 level of exploration as per UNFC

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guidelines along with feasibility study and economic evaluation of the deposit. The
exploration proposal should be furnished year wise and site specific manner.
ii) The exploration details may include pitting, trenching, drilling and exploratory mining
wherever necessary. All such proposal of exploratory workings may be distinctly marked
on the geological plan yearwise in different colours.
4.1.4 Reserve/Resource Estimation:
4.1.4.1 Parameters for Estimation: The parameters considered for estimation of reserve/resource
and basis for their categorization may be defined, which may include the following:-
i) Delineating shape and size of ore shoots or mineralized zones with authentic exploration
data.
ii) Determination of bulk density and recovery factor based on field test.
iii) Critical examination of grade characteristics spelling out size and grade distribution.
iv) Cut off grade of ROM with reference to threshold value.
v) Basis of categorization of reserves and resources based on intensity of exploration,
feasibility or pre-feasibility and economic evaluation study results as specified under
UNFC field guidelines.
4.2 Opencast mining:
4.2.1. Justification for opencast mining vis-à-vis configuration of deposit and nature of ore
body and wall rocks
4.2.2. Check reserves considering various barriers, roads, canals, buildings, human
settlements etc.
4.2.3. Year wise tentative OB removal, Rom removal, Total Excavation.
4.2.4. Verify excavation proposal for correctness and feasibility, keeping proposed mining
system, machinery and man power in view. The following points have to be looked
into in particular;
i) Appropriate bench heights and widths

ii) Number of pits and their necessity in relation to concentration of workings
iii) Accessibility for transport from various working benches.
iv) Grade control considering blending possibility
v) Provision of sump
4.2.5. Check norms of performance for drilling, blasting, loading, etc both for man and
machinery. For this purpose thumb rules may be used (see 5.2.9). If there is human
settlement or buildings nearby, ask for ground vibration and noise level study.
4.2.6. Check for standby provisions
4.2.7. Check roughly ultimate pit limit keeping an ultimate slope of 35 degrees to 60 degrees
depending upon nature of wall rocks.

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4.2.8. Check location of waste/subgrade dumps/stacks, buildings etc in relation to ultimate pit
limit and mineralisation of the area. Dumping in or along or in the vicinity of valley
should be avoided. Dumping in retreat manner should be preferred.
4.2.9. Thumb rules of performance of common mining machinery and powder factor in
different rock
Mining Machinery
Drills
Type Size
Performance/shift
Jack Hammers 33mm 30 to 45 mtr
Wagon drill 100mm 25 to 36 mtr
Top Hammer Drill Atlas Copco Roc F 8 100mm 15 to 20m/hr
Atlas Copco Roc F 9 100mm 25-30m/hr
ROC L8(Atlas Copco) DTH 150mm 18 to 25m/hr
Drill master – I.R. 150mm 20 to 30 mtr
Drill master – I.R. 225mm 20 to 30 mtr
Norms of air consumption
Jack hammers 3m3
Wagon drills 6m3
Large dia blast hole drill 150mm 10m3
-do- 225mm 15m3
Loaders
Rope shovel 1.9m3 750 to 1000 tonnes
-do- 4.6m3 2500 to 3000 tonnes
Hydraulic shovel 2.3m3 1000 to 1500 tonnes
-do- 3.0m3 1200 to 1800 tonnes-do-
3.5m3 2000 to 2500 tonnes -
do- 6.0m3 3000 to 4000 tonnes
-do- 10.0m3 7000 to 10000 tonnes
Dumpers
1.5 km haul distance 25 tonnes 400 tonnes
0.5 km -do- 35 tonnes 2000 tonnes
2.5 km -do- 35 tonnes 500 tonnes
2.0km -do- 90tonnes 1500 tonnes
1.5km -do- 50tonnes 1000tonnes

1.7km -do- 100tonnes 2000tonnes

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Powder Factor (tonnes of rock/kg of explosive)

Type of drill used
Mineral Jack hammers Deep hole blast
Iron ore 4 to 6 5 to 8
Limestone 6 to 8 9 to 10
Note : The above figures may be treated as only rough guides. These may be modified on
gaining experience.
4.2.10. Plans and sections:
Precise area map/lease plan, surface plan, geological plan& section, year-wise tentative
excavation plan, reclamation plan, environment plan, financial area assurance plan and
conceptual plan to be enclosed.
4.3 Guidelines for Scrutiny of underground mines
4.3.1. Specific reasons and factors for adopting underground mining
a) Examine details furnished for justification of underground mining so as to come to

definite conclusion.
b) Examine whether mining lease area covers sufficient dip side of deposit so that
mines can be extended reasonably upto maximum possible workable limit in
future.
4.3.2 Whether reserves are adequate for the whole lease period in case of mining plan for
renewal under rule 24A for MCR’1960 or the area has potential to sustain for the lease
period to be examined.
4.3.3 Plans and sections:

Surface plan, geological plan& section, year-wise tentative excavation plan,
reclamation plan and conceptual plan shall be submitted.
4.3.4 Size of development, size of pillars should be such that working remains stable during
development and stoping stages.
4.3.5. Size of level/winzes/raises/pillars: They should be commensurate with MMR,1961 and

MCDR,1988 and should also take into account size of equipment to be used; pillars
should be regular in size and shape in general and should be stable.
4.3.6. Level and Winzes intervals: They should not be too close which virtually amounts to
partical stoping and should not be allowed. Ask for justification in cases of doubt.
4.3.7 Examination of proposed mining method: Here examine the workability of deposit and
technical viability of the proposal submitted.

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4.3.8. Year wise development in ore and waste: Proposed developments should be shown in
plans and sections for every year levelwise in different colours preferably.
4.3.9. Proposed tentative yearwise ROM and waste excavation for five years.
4.3.10. Stoping proposals: The following may be examined

a) Area covered under proposed stoping
b) Justification for the method suggested
c) Whether broad limit of stoping has been shown on plans and sections.
d) Whether any cut off grade has been adopted.
e) Proposed recovery (% extraction) from stoping.
f) Dilution factors and grade control problems
g) Any proposal for extraction of remnant pillars e.g. crown, sill etc.
h) Minimum rate of development should be ensured in the mine while proposing for
stoping.
i) In case of cut and fill stoping, source of fill material and nature of fill material
(e.g. toxic etc)
j) Whether any surface subsidence has been visualized and if so, whether
precautionary measures have been suggested.
Explanatory Note: We may not, however, go into much detail for examining of stoping while
submitting mining plan as in any case, each stoping proposal has to be submitted statutorily
under MCDR and cleared. As and when the mine has actually been developed for stoping, the
proposal will be thoroughly examined. Therefore for the purpose of mining plan, we may be
satisfied with reasonable stoping proposal outline submitted.
4.3.11. System of Winding: If depth of shaft is more than 60m, check if provision of man
winding is provided.
4.3.12. Mine Ventilation: Adequacy of ventilation arrangement may be examined.

4.3.13. Extent of Mechanization: Whether different items of equipment provided are
adequate including standby, if any to handle the tonnage to be mined.
4.3.14. Blasting:
a) Whether drilling and blasting practices have been indicated separately for
development and stoping
b) Examine adequacy and efficiency of drilling blasting programme.
c) Whether provisions for underground stoppage of explosives made, if any are
according to explosive rules.
d) Whether latest technology of drilling and blasting has been proposed.
4.3.15. Mine Drainage: Adequacy of pumping capacity may be provided.
4.3.16. Disposal of waste: Examine whether the rate of waste/subgrade mine generation is
furnished and proposed to be taken out of mine regularly and separately stacked.Whether
holding capacity of dumping site is adequate.
4.3.17. Reclamation of old working: Proposals for reclamation of old workings and sealing
abandoned mines need be examined.

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4.3.18. Safety Aspects: The following special points on safety aspects may be examined
a) RL of collar of entry points in relation to higher flood level in the area.

b) Whether 7.5m safety barrier along mine lease boundary has been considered
c) Whether minimum of 13.5m distance between 2 shafts/inclines has been provided.
d) Whether adequate size of shaft/pillars has been provided for stability during whole
lease period
e) Whether at least 16m surface cover is provided before opening 1st level.
f) Whether there is any presence of old working/water logged areas within the area or
within 60m distance from boundary.
g) Precautions to be taken for approaching old workings, if any.
4.4 Guidelines for scrutiny with respect to environment:
4.4.1 Check whether any court order/Govt. order/statutory restrictions have been imposed
prohibiting mining operations in the area. In that event, mining plan will be considered
subject to these stipulations. In case of any doubt, collect additional information, clarification
from the concerned authorities.
4.4.2 Baseline Information – Existing Land use pattern: Check existing land use pattern and
ownership are furnished.
4.4.3 Water regime: Check whether information on surface drainage system has been
furnished on surface plan/geological plan. Examine information on water quality.
Check whether environment impact assessment has been given or not. Quality of statement to
be assessed in general. Special emphasis on land, water and human settlements should be
given. Effect of blasting should also be examined.
4.4.4 Flora : Check information on the types and density of trees within lease area.
4.4.5 Storage and preservation of top soil :

a) Thickness and types of soil occurring over mineralized area where mining is proposed
and over the dumps and stacking area.
b) Manner of removal of top soil and its preservation for reclamation of mined land or
revegetation of waste dumps.
4.4.6 Proposal for reclamation of land affected by mining activities: Reclamation plan
should be submitted.
4.4.7 Measures for dust suppression: Dust suppression measures should be such that dust
suppressed by sprinkling of water at or near the sources, during drilling and on the haul roads.
In case there is any public road or human settlement or agricultural land in neighbourhood,
creation of green belt for arresting dust by planting exotic fast growing varieties like
eucalyptus etc could be considered.
In case of proximity of sensitive areas and tourist spots, a system for monitoring ambient air
quality should be considered.

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4.4.8 Measures to minimize vibration due to blast and check noise pollution:
a) Vibration: Quality of explosives proposed to be used per and maximum charge per delay
vis-à-vis IS specifications -1973 to keep the vibration within permissible limits. Whether any
controlled blasting techniques are proposed to be adopted.
b) Noise: Whether any provision has been made to check noise levels at various places.
4.4.9 Stabilisation and vegetation of dumps: Examine the methods proposed to be adopted for
stabilization of dump, terracing, vegetation etc.
4.4.10. Tailing Dam: Selection of site for tailing pond with respect to stability.
4.5 Guidelines for scrutiny with respect to mineral beneficiation.
4.5.1 If the ROM needs to be beneficiated, then the complete analysis (both chemical and
mineralogical) of the feed and capacity of proposed mill along with the grade and other
specifications of beneficiated products should be indicated.
4.5.2 If laboratory/pilot plant test work was already carried out on the sample, process flow
sheet, details of process adopted, projected grades and recoveries of beneficiation products
should be given.
4.5.3 Complete details regarding physical and chemical characteristics of tailings, their
possible reuse, if any along with the design, size and capacity of tailing pond should be
indicated. Details of process of water treatment, if any and quality and quantity of final
discharge and the place of its disposal (proximity to rivers, public well or any other public
utility places) should be furnished.

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Chapter- 5
PROPOSED UNIVERSAL FORMAT FOR MINING PLAN /SCHEME OF

MINING INCLUDING PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN
For grant of Mining Lease/Renewal of mining Lease submitted under Rule 22(4) /Rule
24A Mineral Concession Rules, 1960/Rule 10 of MCDR’88/Rule 12(2) of MCDR,88
INTRODUCTORY NOTES
01. This is a universal format for all types and category of mines
Mining plan/scheme of mining shall incorporate tentative scheme of mining

and annual program and plan for excavation from year to year for 5 years as
per Rule 22(5)(v) of MCR, 1960 and the format is based on the above concept
alongwith the other provisions of rule 22(5) of MCR, 1960.
All years are financial years except for fresh grant cases where it is I, II, III,
IV and V year.Mining plan/Scheme of Mining(review of the mining plan) is to
be prepared lease wise.
02. If more space is needed to fill out a block of information, use additional sheets
and attach to the form. All the plans and sections may be in accordance with
MCDR, 88 and /or MMR,1961.
03.The format shall have prospective effect and shall not have any bearing on
clearances or approvals already granted.
04. In view of the Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgment dated 21.04.2014 in
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 435 of 2012 filed by Goa Foundation vrs Union of
India and Others all activities like waste dumping, stacking ore , subgrade,
mineral rejects, beneficiation, depositing tailings are to be within the lease
area.
05. In case of Modifications in the approved mining plan/Scheme of mining
only the relevant chapters including the linked chapters, plans & sections are
to be modified.

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1.0 GENERAL
a) Name of applicant /lessee/Rule 45 registration no. _____________________

Address ____________________________________________
District _____________ State ___________ Pin code _______
Phone _________ Fax __________ Mobile No.___________Email id.
b) Status of applicant/lessee
Private Individual ______________ Co-operative Association _________
Private Company _____________ Public limited Company ____________
Public Sector Undertaking ______________________________________
Joint Sector Undertaking _______________________________________
Other (Please specify)__________________________________________
c) Mineral(s) which is / are included in the prospecting license (For Fresh grant)
d) Mineral(s) which is / are included in the letter of Intent / lease deed______
e) Mineral(s) which is the applicant /lessee intends to mine________________
f) Name of Recognised Person under rule 22C of MCR,1960 or a Person employed

under clause (c) of Sub rule (1) of rule 42 of MCDR, 1988(Applicable for Scheme of
Mining only)preparing Mining Plan _____________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
Phone __________________ Fax _____________ Email _____________
Mobile No.
Registration No. ______________________________________________
Date of Grant/Renewal ____________________________________
Valid upto _________________________________________________
2.0 LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
a) Lease Details (Existing Mine)

Name of mine ...............................Lat/long of any boundary point ..
Date of grant of lease ………………Period/Expiry Date.......................
Name of leaseholder................................................................................
Postal Address............................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
Telephone-----------fax-----------------email id---------------Mobile No. -------
c) Details of applied /lease area with location map (fresh area /mine)

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Forest Non-forest
Forest (specify) Area (ha) (i) waste land, Area

(ii) grazing land, (ha)
(iii) Agriculture land,
(iv)others(specify)
Total lease area /applied area ...............................................
District & State _____________________________________________

Taluka ___________________________ Village ____________________
Whether the area falls under Coastal Regulation Zone(CRZ)?if yes, details
thereof____________________________________
Existence of public road/railway line, if any nearby and approximate distance
__________
Toposheet No. with latitude & longitude of all corner boundary point/pillar
________________
c) Attach a general location map showing area and access routes. It is preferred
that the area be marked on a Survey of India topographical map or a cadastral
map or forest map as the case may be. However, if none of these are available,
the area may be shown on an administrative map.
3.0 DETAILS OF APPROVED MINING PLAN / SCHEME OF MINING (if

any)
3.1 Date and reference of earlier approved MP/SOM

3.2 Details of last modifications if any (for the previous approved period) of
approved MP/SOM, indicating date of approval, reason for modification
3.3 Give review of earlier approved proposal (if any) in respect of exploration,
excavation, reclamation etc.
3.4 Give status of compliance of violations pointed out by IBM
3.5 Indicate and give details of any suspension /closure/ prohibitory order issued
by any Government agency under any rule or Court of law
3.6 In case the MP/SOM is submitted under rules 9 and 10 of the MCDR’88 or
under rule 22(6) of the MCR’1960 for approval of modification, specify reason
and justification for modification under these rules.

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PART – A
1.0 GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION:
a) Briefly describe the topography, drainage pattern, vegetation, climate, rainfall data of the area
applied/mining lease area.
b) Brief descriptions of Regional Geology with reference to location of lease/applied area.
c) Detailed description of geology of the lease area such as shape and size of the mineral/ore
deposit, disposition various litho-units indicating structural features if any etc. (Applicable for
Mining Plan for grant & renewal and not for Scheme of Mining/Modifications in the
approved mining plan/scheme of Mining).
d) (i) Name of prospecting /exploration agency__________________________

(ii) Address ___________________________ _________________
(iii) E mail address _____________ and phone no.
e) Details of prospecting/exploration already carried out :

i) Number of pits and trenches indicating dimensions, spacing etc along and across the strike/
foliation with reference to geological plan.
ii) Number of boreholes indicating type (Core/RC/DTH), diameter, spacing, inclination,
Collar level, depth etc with standard borehole logs duly marking on geological plan/sections.
iii) Details of samples analysis indicating type of sample (surface/sub-surface from
pits/trenches/borehole etc) Complete chemical analysis for entire strata for all radicals may
be undertaken for selected samples from a NABL accredited Laboratory or Government
laboratory or equivalent. Entire mineralized area may be analyzed meter wise with 10% of
check samples. (At least for 10% of total samples may be analyzed in accordance to BIS and
reports from NABL accredited/other government laboratory).
iv)Expenditure incurred in various prospecting operations.
f) The surface plan of the lease area may be prepared on a scale of 1: 1000 or 1: 2000 with contour
interval of maximum of 10 m depending upon the topography and size of the area duly marked by
grid lines showing all features indicated under Rule 28(1)(a) of MCDR 1988.
g) For preparation of geological plan, surface plan prepared on a scale of 1: 1000 or 1: 2000 scale
specified under para 1.0 (f) of Part A of the format may be taken as the base plan. The details of
exploration already carried out along with supporting data for existence of mineral, locations
proposed exploration, various lithounits along with structural features, mineralized/ore zone with
grade variation if any may be marked on the geological plan along with other features indicated under
Rule 28 (1)(b) of MCDR 1988.
h) Geological sections may be prepared on natural scale of geological plan at suitable interval across
the lease area from boundary to boundary.
i) Broadly indicate the future programme of exploration with due justification(duly marking on
Geological plan year wise location in different colours) taking into consideration the future tentative
excavation programme planned in next five years as in table below: -

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Grid No. of
No. of Pits,
No. of boreholes interval Total Trenches,
Year dimensions
(Core/RC/DTH) meterage dimensions
and volume
and volume
I
II
III
IV
V
j) Reserves and Resources as per UNFC with respect to the threshold value notified by IBM may be
furnished in a tabular form as given below: (Area explored under different level of exploration may be
marked on the geological plan and UNFC code for area considered for different categories of
reserve/resources estimation may also be marked on geological cross sections).
Submit a feasibility/pre-feasibility study report along with financial analysis for economic viability of
the deposit as specified under the UNFC field guidelines may be incorporated.
k) Furnish detailed calculation of reserves/resources section wise (When the mine is fully mechanized
and deposit is of complex nature with variation of size , shape of mineralized zones, grade due to
intrusion within ore zone etc, an attempt may be made to estimate reserves/resources by slice plan
method). In case of deposits where underground mining is proposed, reserve/resources may be
estimated by level plan method, as applicable, as per the proposed mining parameters.
l) Mineral Reserves/Resources:
Mineral Resources: (Mineral resources may be estimated purely based on level of exploration, with
reference to the threshold value of minerals declared by IBM)
Level of Exploration Resources in million tons Grade

G1 - Detailed exploration
G2 - General Exploration
G3 – Prospecting
G4- Reconnassance
Resources and Reserves within the lease may be arrived after applying results feasibility/pre-
feasibility study and economic evaluation of deposit based on various factors such as:
a) Mining method, Recovery factor, mining losses, processing loss etc.

b) Cut off grade, Ultimate pit depth proposed.
c) Mineral/ ore blocked dues to benches, barriers, pillars, road, railway, river, nala, reservoir, electric
line and other statutory barriers etc, under forest, sanctuaries etc. where necessary permissions are not
available.
UNFC Code Quantity in million Grade

tons
A. Total Mineral Reserve
Proved Mineral Reserve 111
Probable mineral Reserve 121
and 122
B. Total Remaining Resources

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Feasibility mineral Resource 211

Prefeasibility mineral resource 221 and 222
Measured mineral resource 331
Indicated mineral resource 332
Inferred mineral resource 333
Reconnaissance mineral resource 334
Total Reserves + Resources
Note: It may not be possible to quantify grade wise reserves, as normally there is considerable
variation in size and grade distribution within the ore zone, which results variable
recovery factor and bulk density. Thus tonnages arrived are tentative.

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2.0 MINING
A. OPEN CAST MINING:
a) Briefly describe the existing as well as proposed method for excavation with all
design parameters indicating on plans /sections.
b) Indicate year-wise tentative Excavation in Cubic Meters indicating

development, ROM, pit wise as in table below.
I. Insitu Tentative Excavation
Year Pit no. Total Top Soil OB/SB/IB ROM Mineral ROM/
tentative (Cu m) (Cum) (Cu m) reject Waste
Excavation Ore Mineral Ratio
(Cum) (Cum)* reject
(Cum)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
I
II
III
IV
V
* Tentative tonnage of the ore may be arrived by computing approximate bulk density
and recovery factor as these data are variable and may be established on time series.
NOTE:
Mineral rejects include all the excavated materials that do not constitute useful
material. Such material may be either grade or size reject. The mineral reject may be
(i) chemically subgrade which is below the acceptable limits of specifications that is
below the cut off grade and above the threshold value within or outside ore zone, (ii)
materials of physical characteristics not acceptable to the market, (iii) material having
deleterious constituents,
ROM constitutes the material excavated from mineralized zone and includes mineral
reject and useable mineral component.
OB : means overburden capping waste
SB : means side burden waste on both hang wall and foot wall sides of the ore body
IB : means intermediate burden waste between two or more ore body

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II. Dump rehandling (for the purpose of recovery of mineral):
Estimated available material (Cum)
Dump Yearwise Estimated recovery Reject

identi- handling of saleable material (Cum)
fication/ (Cum) (Cum) *
no
* Tentative tonnage of the saleable material may be arrived by computing

approximate bulk density and recovery factor as these data are variable and may be
established on time series.
c) Enclose Individual year wise development plans and sections showing pit layouts,
dumps, stacks of mineral reject, if any, etcin case of 'A' category mines.
Composite development plans showing pit layouts, dumps, stacks of mineral
reject, if any, etc. and year wise sections in case of 'B' category mines.
d) Describe briefly giving salient features of the proposed method of working

indicating Category of mine.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
e) Describe briefly the layout of mine workings, pit road layout, the layout of faces
and sites for disposal of overburden/waste along with ground preparation prior
to disposal of waste, reject etc. A reference to the plans and sections may be
given. UPL or ultimate size of the pit is to be shown for identification of the
suitable dumping site.
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
f) Conceptual Mine planning upto the end of lease period taking into consideration the
present available reserves and resources describing the excavation, recovery of ROM,
Disposal of waste, backfilling of voids, reclamation and rehabilitation showing on a
plan with few relevant sections.

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B. UNDERGROUND MINING
i) Mode of entry (adit, incline, shaft, ramp / decline).

Briefly describe the reason for choosing the mode of entry and its location with
justification. Describe development and stoping method.
iii) Underground layout
Attach a note briefly describing the underground layout using longitudinal

sections / longitudinal vertical projection and level plans where necessary
indication;
- sizes and intervals of levels and raises / winzes with proper reasoning
- proposed yearwiselevelwise extent of development for five years
alongwith the support system
iii) System of drilling and blasting
Drilling pattern in ore
Drilling pattern in Rock

Drilling pattern in Stopes
Maximum number of holes blasted in a round.

Charge per round (Kg)
Charge per hole (kg)

Type of explosive
Powder factor (Norms)
Rock development-
Ore development-
Stope-
Powder Factor (Actual)
Rock development-
Ore development-
Stope -
iv) Method and sequence of stoping
Describe briefly the method of stoping to be adopted, illustrated by plan, cross

sections and longitudinal sections indicating broad parameters in the table below.
In case it is open stoping attach a Geo technical report from a National Reputed
agency on stability of open stopes. In case of filled stopes the detail of filling

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method to be described with supporting plans and sections. Broader thumb rule in
respect of development be considered.
Stope parameters:
1 Number of working stopes

2 Size of the panel
3 Level interval
4 Thickness of crown pillar
5 Thickness of Sill pillar
6 Thickness of Rib pillar
7 Size and interval of Stope pillar
8 Size/shape of man way
9 Size/shape of ore pass
10 Method of stowing/back filling

11 Method of drainage of stowed water
v) System of underground transportation: Describe in the table below.
From face to pit bottom or loading point.
From pit bottom to surface.

From surface to end use plant.
Safety features provided on conveyor/ haulage track/ roadway
vi) System of winding / hoisting :
Attach a note briefly describing the system and linking with it's adequacy for
the desired rate of material and man handling,
vii) Subsidence management may be described as below.
Whether surface areas being monitored are marked on plan?

1
Details of surface features in the subsidence basin
Whether monitoring points have been marked on plan as well as on ground?
2
Depth of the workings from surface (m) where subsidence is being measured.
3 Maximum subsidence observed at monitoring points (mm)

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4 At what frequency subsidence monitoring is done?
5 Whether results of monitoring are being properly recorded?

6 Angle of draw observed on dip and strike side.
7 Whether critical, sub-critical or super-critical area extracted?
Conceptual Mine planning upto the end of lease period taking into consideration the
present available reserves and resources describing the ROM excavation, Disposal of
waste, stowing/backfilling, surface subsidence, reclamation and rehabilitation showing
on a plan with few relevant sections.
viii) Mine ventilation:
Enclose a note outlining the steps to be taken to ensure adequate supply of air
in all parts of the mine and prevention of noxious gases produced and excessive
rise of temperature or humidity so as to ensure adequate ventilation. Also
indicate No. & type of main mechanical ventilators, total air requirement as per
statute, total intake / return (cu.m/ sec) etc
ix) Extent of mechanization
Describe briefly with calculation for adequacy and type of machinery and equipment
proposed to be used in different activities of drilling, material handling in
development and stope, hauling, hoisting to surface, surface transportion and any
other operation.
3. MINE DRAINAGE
a) Minimum and maximum depth of water table based on observations from

nearby wells and water bodies
b) Indicate maximum and minimum depth of Workings.
c) Quantity and quality of water likely to be encountered, the pumping
arrangements and places where the mine water is finally proposed to be
discharged
d) Describe regional and local drainage pattern. Also indicate annual rain fall,
catchments area, and likely quantity of rain water to flow through the lease
area, arrangement for arresting solid wash off etc.
4.0 STACKING OF MINERAL REJECT /SUB GRADE MATERIAL AND

DISPOSAL OF WASTE
a) Indicate briefly the nature and quantity of top soil, overburden / waste and
Mineral Reject to be disposed off.

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Year Top Soil (cum) Mineral Rejects (cum)

Reuse/sprea Beneficiati
Storage Backfilling Storage Blending
ding on
I
II
III
IV
V
b) The proposed dumping ground within the lease area be proved for presence
or absence of mineral and be outside the UPL unless simultaneous
backfilling is proposed or purely temporary dumping for a short period is
proposed in mineralized area with technical constraints & justification.
c) Attach a note indicating the manner of disposal of waste, configuration and

sequence of year wise build up of dumps along with the proposals for
protective measures.
5.0 USE OF MINERAL AND MINERAL REJECT
The following are to be furnished in the interest of mineral conservation.
a) Describe briefly the requirement of end-use industry specifically in terms of

physical and chemical composition.
b) Give brief requirement of intermediate industries involved in upgradation of
mineral before its end-use.
c) Give detail requirements for other industries, captive consumption, export,
associated industrial use etc.
d) Indicate precise physical and chemical specification stipulated by buyers
e) Give details of processes adopted to upgrade the ROM to suit the user
requirements.
The useable mineral recovered from ROM may not be directly used in any
industry and may need intermediate process to suit the user industry in terms of
physical and chemical compositions.
6.0 PROCESSING OF ROM AND MINERAL REJECT
a) If processing / beneficiation of the ROM or Mineral Reject is planned to be

conducted, briefly describe nature of processing / beneficiation. This may
indicate size and grade of feed material and concentrate (finished
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b) Give a material balance chart with a flow sheet or schematic diagram of the
processing procedure indicating feed, product, recovery, and its gradeat
each stage of processing.
c) Explain the disposal method for tailings or reject from the processing plant.
d) Quantity and quality of tailings /reject proposed to be disposed, size and

capacity of tailing pond, toxic effect of such tailings, if any, with process
adopted to neutralize any such effect before their disposal and dealing of
excess water from the tailings dam.
e) Specify quantity and type of chemicals if any to be used in the processing

plant.
f) Specify quantity and type of chemicals to be stored on site / plant.
g) Indicate quantity (cum per day) of water required for mining and processing
and sources of supply of water, disposal of water and extent of recycling.
Water balance chart may be given.
7.0 OTHER
Describe briefly the following:
a) Site services :----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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b) Employment potential :
Highly Skilled ---------------------------------------------
Skilled ---------------------------------------------
Semi-Skilled --------------------------------------------
Un-Skilled ---------------------------------------------
8.0 PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN UNDER RULE 23 OF

MCDR’1988
8.1 Environment Base line information: Attach a note on the status of baseline
information with regard to the following.

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- existing land use pattern indicating the area already degraded due to mining, roads,
processing plant, workshop, township etc in a tabular form.
- water regime, quality of air, ambient noise level, flora, climatic conditions
- human settlements
- public buildings, places of worship and monuments
- Indicate any sanctuary is located in the vicinity of leasehold
8.2 Impact Assessment: Attach an Environmental Impact Assessment Statement

describing the impact of mining and beneficiation on environment on the following:
i) Land area indicating the area likely to be degraded due to quarrying, dumping,
roads, workshop, processing plant, tailing pond/dam, township etc.
ii) Air quality
iii) Water quality
iv) Noise levels
v) Vibration levels (due to blasting)
vi) Water regime
vii) Acid mine drainage
viii) Surface subsidence
vii) Socio-economics
viii) Historical monuments etc.
8.3 Progressive reclamation Plan :

To mitigate the impacts and ameliorate the condition, describe year wise steps
proposed for phased restoration, reclamation of lands already/to be degraded in
respect of following items separately for 5 years period.
8.3.1. Mined-Out Land: Describe the proposals to be implemented for reclamation

and rehabilitation of mined-out land including the manner in which the actual site of
the pit will be restored for future use. The proposals may be supported with yearly
plans and sections depicting yearly progress in the activities for land restoration/
reclamation/rehabilitation, afforestation etc, called “Reclamation Plan”.
8.3.2 Topsoil Management: The topsoil available at the site and its utilization may
be described.
8.3.3 Tailings Dam Management: The steps to be taken for protection and stability
of tailing dam, stabilization of tailing material and its utilization, periodic desilting
measures to prevent water pollution from tailings etc, arrangement for surplus water
overflow along with detail design, structural stability studies, the embankment
seepage loss into the receiving environment and ground water contaminant if any may
be described.
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8.3.5 Surface subsidence mitigation measures through backfilling of mine voids or by

any other means and its monitoring mechanism.
The information on protective measures for reclamation and rehabilitation works year
wise may be provided as per the following table.
SUMMARY OF YEARWISE PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO. 8.3
Items Details Proposed Actual Remarks

Dump Area afforested (ha)
management No of saplings planted
Cumulative no of plants
Cost including watch and care during the year
Management Area available for rehabilitation (ha)
of worked out Afforestation done(ha)
benches No of saplings planted in the year
Cumulative no of plants
Any other method of rehabilitation (specify)
Cost including watch and care during the year
Reclamation Void available for Backfilling (L x B x D) pit
and Rehabili- wise /stope wise
tation by Void filled by waste /tailings
backfilling Afforestaion on the backfilled area
Rehabilitation by making water reservoir
Any other means (specify)
Rehabili-tation Area available (ha)
of waste land Area rehabilitated
within lease Method of rehabilitation
Others
(specify)
8.4 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment: This may deal with action
plan for high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence flood, inundation in
underground mines, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failure etc. and emergency
plan proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken etc. The
capability of lessee to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be required from
the local authority may also be described.
8.5 Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance: An emergency

plan for the situation of temporary discontinuance due to court order or due to
statutory requirements or any other unforeseen circumstancesmay indicate measures
of care, maintenance and monitoring of status of discontinued mining operations
expected to re-open in near future.
8.6 Financial Assurance:

The financial assurance can be submitted in any encashable form preferably a Bank
Guarantee from a Scheduled Bank as stated in Rule 23(F)(2) of Mineral Conservation

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and DevelopmentRules,1988 for five years period expiring at the end of validity of
the document.The amount calculated for the purpose of Financial Assurance is
based on the CCOM’s Circular no. 4 dated 2006 as below.
Table indicating the break-up of areas in the Mining Lease for calculation
of Financial Assurance
Sl. No. Head Area put on Additional Total Area considered Net area
use at start require-ment Area as fully considered for
of Scheme during Plan reclaimed & calculation
of Mining period rehabilitated
(ha) (ha) (ha) (ha) (ha)
1. Area under mining
2. Storage for top soil
3. Waste dump site
4. Mineral storage
5. Infrastructure –
workshop,
administrative
building etc.
6. Roads
7. Railways
8. Tailing pond
9. Effluent Treatment
Plant
10. Mineral Separation
Plant
11. Township area
12. Others (to specify)
Grand Total
The above mentioned actions have been taken to be stated clearly in the mine
closure plan. A certificate duly signed by the lessee to the effect that said closure
plan complies all statutory rules, regulations, orders made by the Central or
State Government, statutory organizations, court etc. have been taken into
consideration and wherever any specific permission is required, the lessee will
approach the concerned authorities. The lessee may also give an undertaking to
the effect that all the measures proposed in this closure plan will be implemented
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PART B
9.0 Certificates / Undertakings/ Consents (As detailed below)
A. CONSENT LETTER/ UNDERTAKING/ CERTIFICATE FROM THE

APPLICANT :
01 The Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining in respect of (Name of Mine) Mine

over an area of (Area in Hact.), in (Village), P.O. (Name of Post office) , District
(Name of district), (Name of state), under Rule 24A of MCR, 1960 /12 of
MCDR 1988 has been prepared by RQP (Name of RQP).
This is to request the Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of

Mines, --------, to make any further correspondence regarding any correction of
the Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining with the said recognized person at his
address below :-
(Full name of RQP and address)

We hereby undertake that all modifications / updating as made in the said
Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining by the said recognized person be deemed to
have been made with our knowledge and consent and shall be acceptable on us
and binding in all respects.
02 It is certified that the CCOM Circular No-2/2010 will be implemented

and complied with when an authorized agency is approved by the State
Government.
03 It is certified that the Progressive Mine Closure plan of (Name of Mine)
Mine of (Owner’s name/Company name) over an area of (Area in Ha.) complies
with all statutory rules, Regulations, Orders Made by the Central or State
Government, Statutory organization, Court etc which have been taken into
consideration and wherever any specific permission is required the lessee will
approach the concerned authorities.
The information furnished in the Progressive Mine Closure plan is true and
correct to the best of our knowledge and records.
04 “The provisions of Mines Act, Rules and Regulations made there under
have been observed in the Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining over an area of -------
hectares in -------district in ------------state belonging to (Name of Mine)Mine,
and where specific permissions are required, the applicant will approach the
D.G.M.S. Further, standards prescribed by D.G.M.S. in respect of miners’
health will be strictly implemented”.

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Place : ( Name of Owner/Nominated

Owner )
Date : Designation
Name of Company/Organisation
CERTIFICATE FROM RQP:
The provisions of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1988

have been observed in the preparation of the Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining for (Name of
Mine) Mine over an area of (area in hect), of M/s (Name of
Owner/Company/Organization), in (Village name), P.O. (Post office name), District
(District name) of (State name) State and whenever specific permissions are required, the
applicant will approach the concerned authorities of Indian Bureau of Mines.
The information furnished in the Scheme of Mining is true and correct to the
best of our knowledge.
Place : -------- ( Name of Recognised Person ) Date : -------

Recognised Person
Reg. No. -------------------------
10. List of the Plans and Sections to be submitted
i) In case of fresh grant of mining lease a precise area demarcation map

demarcating with survey nos./khasra nos. as well as longitude &
latitude on survey of India toposheets/maps to be indicated. Details of
recommended area to be given with geo-referenced co-ordinates(to be
certified by State Govt preferably with ground control points).In case
of existing leases lease plan as provided by the state govt. showing
location of the lease.
ii) Surface plan/Geological plans and sections as per rule 28(1)(a) and (b) of
MCDR, 88
iii) Individual year wise development plans & sections (in case of ‘A’ category
mines)/ Composite development plans & year wise sections (in case of
‘B’ Category mines)
iv) Reclamation plan as per the format.

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v) Environment Plan as per rule 28(5)(b) of MCDR, 88

vi) Conceptual plan
vii) A Financial area Assurance plan may show only outlines of the existing
working, dumps, stacks, etc. covering all the items under the financial
assurance table and at the end of 5 year plan period in different colour
for the purpose of computation of the areas required to be used in that
period to verify the financial assurance including areas considered as
reclaimed and rehabilitated.
11. List of documents to be annexed:-

 Copy of lease deed
 Copy of RQP certificate & validity
 Few photographs showing Land use of the lease area/applied area,
environmental status of the area.
 Photo Identity Card of Lessee with permanent address proof
 In case of grant / renewal of mining plan form –I and form – J under
MCR, 1960.
 Grant/Renewal application receipt in form – D of MCR, 1960
 In case of grant of ML Letter of Intent of State Government
 In case of grant cases of minerals of part C of the first schedule of
MMDR Act, 1957 copy of the prior approval letter of the Central
Government.
 In case of Scheme of Mining copies of violation letters issued by
Indian Bureau of Mines and its compliance thereof.
 Copies of analysis report from NABL accredited laboratory or
similar accredited laboratory
 Certificate of registration of the company and memorandum of the
association
 List of members of Board of directors.
12. On the cover page following information are to be indicated.

 Name of mine/deposit with District and State
 Name of Owner/Applicant
 Lease area in hectare with area in forest, if any with period and
expiry date
 Rule under which the document is being submitted
 Category of mine
 Period of proposals in financial year except fresh grant covered in
the document
 Name of Recognised Person who prepared the document
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Chapter-6
GUIDELINE/ FORMAT OF FINAL MINE CLOSURE PLAN
Preamble :
1. The Central Government vide Notification No. GSR 329 (E) dated 10.04.2003
and No. GSR 330 (E) dated 10.04.2003 amended the Mineral Concession Rules,
1960 and Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 respectively. As
per these amendments the mining lessee is required to submit "Final Mines
Closure Plan" one year prior to the proposed closure of the mine. In the
notification it has been enumerated that the "Progressive Closure Plan" and
"Final Closure Plan" may be in the format and as per the guidelines issued by
the Indian Bureau of Mines.
2. Mine closure encompasses rehabilitation process as an ongoing programme
designed to restore physical, chemical and biological quality disturbed by the
mining to a level acceptable to all concerned. It must aim at leaving the area in
such a way that rehabilitation does not become a burden to the society after
mining operation is over. It must also aim to create as self-sustained ecosystem.
3. Mine closure operation is a continuous series of activities starting from day one
of the initiation of mining project. Therefore, progressive mine closure plan is an
additional chapter in the present mining plan and will be reviewed every five
years in the Scheme of Mining.
4. Final mine closure plan as per statute, shall be considered to have its approval
at least nine months before the date of proposed closure of mine. This period of
nine months is reckoned as preparatory period for final mine closure operations.
Therefore, all proposals for activities which have to be carried out after
production of mineral from the mine or mining is ceased, shall be included in the
final mine closure plan. The final mine closure plan will thus be a separate
document with detailed chapters as per guidelines given below
1. Introduction:
The name of the lessee, the location and extent of lease area, the type of lease area (forest,
non-forest etc), the present land use pattern, the method of mining and mineral processing
operations, may be given.
1.1 Reasons for closure:

The reasons for closure of mining operations in relation to exhaustion of mineral, lack of
demand, uneconomic operations, natural calamity, directives from statutory organisation or
court etc. may be specified.
1.2 Statutory obligations:

The legal obligations, if any which the lessee is bound to implement like special conditions
imposed while execution of lease deed, approval of mining plan, directives issued by the
Indian Bureau of Mines, conditions imposed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests,
State of Central Pollution Control Board or by any other organisation describing the nature of
conditions and compliance position thereof may be indicated here (the copies of relevant
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1.3 Closure plan preparation:

The names and addresses of the applicant and recognised qualified person who prepared the
Mine Closure Plan and the name of the existing agency may be furnished. A copy of the
resolution of the Board of Directors or any other appropriate administrative authority as the
case may be on the decision of closure of mine may be submitted.
2. Mine Description:
2.1 Geology:
Briefly describe the topography and general geology indicating rock types available, the
chemical constituents of the rocks / minerals including toxic elements if any, at the mine site.
2.2 Reserves:
Indicate the mineral reserves available category wise in the lease area estimated in the last
mining plan / mining scheme approved along with the balance mineral reserves at the
proposed mine closure including its quality available ( for final mine closure plan only).
2.3 Mining Method:
Describe in brief the mining method followed to win the mineral,extent of mechanisation ,
mining machinery deployed, production level etc.
2.4 Mineral Beneficiation:

Describe in brief the mineral beneficiation practice if any indicating the process description
in short. Indicate discharge details of any tailings / middlings and their disposal / utilisation
practice followed.
3. Review of Implementation of Mining Plan / Scheme of Mining including five years

Progressive Closure Plan upto final closure of mine:
Indicate in detail the various proposals committed with special emphasis on the proposals for
protection of environment in the approved Mining Plan / Scheme of Mining including five
years Progressive Closure Plan upto the closure of mine vis-a-vis their status of
implementation. Highlight the areas, which might have been contaminated by mining
activities and type of contaminants that might be found there. The reasons for deviation from
the proposals if any with corrective measures taken may also be given.
4. Closure Plan:
4.1 Mined-Out Land:
Describe the proposals to be implemented for reclamation and rehabilitation of mined-out
land including the manner in which the actual site of the pit will be restored for future use.
The proposals may be supported with relevant plans and sections depicting the method of
land restoration / reclamation / rehabilitation.
4.2 Water Quality Management:
Describe in detail the existing surface and ground water bodies available in the lease areas
and the measures to be taken for protection of the same including control of erosion,
sedimentation, siltation, water treatment, diversion of water courses , if any, measures for
protection of contamination of ground water from leaching etc. Quantity and quality of
surface water bodies may also be indicated and corrective measures proposed to meet the
water quality conforming the permissible limits may also be described. Report of
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may be given. If there is potential of Acid Mine Drainage the treatment method may be
given.
4.3 Air Quality Management:
Describe the existing air quality status. The corrective measures to be taken for prevention of
pollution of air may be described.
4.4. Waste Management:
Describe the type, quality and quantity of overburden, mineral reject etc. available and their
disposal practice. If no utilisation of waste material is proposed, the manner in which the
waste material will be stabilisedmay be described. The protective measures to be taken for
prevention of siltation, erosion and dust generation from these waste materials may also be
described. If toxic and hazardous elements are present in the waste material the protective
measures to be taken for prevention of their dispersal in the air environment, leaching in the
surface and ground water etc,may be described.
4.5 Top Soil Management: The top soil available at the site and its utilisationmay be
described.
4.6 Tailing Dam Management: The steps to be taken for protection and stability of tailing
dam, stabilisation of tailing material and its utilisation, periodic desilting, measures to prevent
water pollution from tailings etc., arrangement for surplus water overflow alongwith detail
design, structural stability studies, the embankment seepage loss into the receiving
environment and ground water contaminant if any may be given.
4.7 Infrastructure: The existing infrastructural facilities available such as roads, aerial
ropeways, conveyer belts, railways, power lines, buildings & structures, water treatment
plant, transport, water supply sources in the area etc. and their future utilisationmay be
evaluated on case to case basis. If retained, the measures to be taken for their physical
stability and maintenance may be described. If decommissioning proposed, dismantling and
disposal of building structures, support facilities and other infrastructure like electric
transmission line, water line, gas pipeline, water works, sewer line, telephone cables,
underground tanks, transportation infrastructure like roads, rails, bridges, culverts etc.,
electrical equipments and infrastructures like electric cables, transformers to be described in
connection with restoring land for further use.
4.8 Disposal of Mining Machinery: The decommissioning of mining machineries and their
possible post mining utilisation, if any, to be described.
4.9 Safety and Security: Explain the safety measures implemented to prevent access to
surface openings, excavations etc., and arrangements proposed during the mine abandonment
plan and upto the site being opened for general public may be described.
4.10 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment: This may deal with action plan for high
risk accidents like landslides, subsidence flood, inundation in underground mines, fire,
seismic activities, tailing dam failure etc. and emergency plan proposed for quick evacuation,
ameliorative measures to be taken etc. The capability of lessee to meet such eventualities and
the assistance to be required from the local authority may also be described.
4.11 Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance: For every five yearly
review ( as given in the mining scheme), an emergency plan for the situation of temporary
discontinuance or incomplete programme due to court order or due to statutory requirements
or any other unforeseen circumstances, may include a plan indicating measures of care,
maintenance and monitoring of status of unplanned discontinued mining operations expected
to re-open in near future. This may detail item wise status monitoring and maintenance with
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5. Economic Repercussions of closure of mine and manpower retrenchments:

Manpower retrenchment, compensation to be given, socio-economic repercussions and
remedial measures consequent to the closure of mines may be described, specifically stating
the following.
5.1 Number of local residents employed in the mine, status of the continuation of family
occupation and scope of joining the occupation back.5.2 Compensation given or to be given
to the employees connecting with sustenance of himself and their family members.
5.3 Satellite occupations connected to the mining industry - number of persons engaged
therein - continuance of such business after mine closes.
5.4 Continued engagement of employees in the rehabilitated status of mining lease area and
any other remnant activities.
5.5 Envisaged repercussions on the expectation of the society around due to closure of mine.
6. Time Scheduling for abandonment: The details of time schedule of all abandonment
operations as proposed in para 4 may be described here. The manpower and other resources
required for completion of proposed job may be described. The schedule of such operations
may also be supplemented by PERT ( Programme Evaluation & Review Technique ), Bar
chart etc.
7. Abandonment Cost: Cost to be estimated based on the activities required for
implementing the protective and rehabilitation measures including their maintenance and
monitoring programme.
8. Financial Assurance: The financial assurance can be submitted in different forms as
stated in Rule 23(F)(2) of Mineral Conservation and Development (amendment) Rules, 2003.
In the mine closure plan, the manner in which financial assurance has been submitted and its
particulars have to be indicated.
9. Certificate: The above mentioned actions have been taken to be stated clearly in the mine
closure plan. A certificate duly signed by the lessee to the effect that said closure plan
complies all statutory rules, regulations, orders made by the Central or State Government,
statutory organisations, court etc. have been taken into consideration and wherever any
specific permission is required the lessee will approach the concerned authorities. The lessee
may also give an undertaking to the effect that all the measures proposed in this closure plan
will be implemented in a time bound manner as proposed.
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Chapter -7
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)
1. Q-Before execution of Mining Lease if the applicant wants to modify the Mining
Plan approved under which rule it is to be modified?
A-Rule 22(6) of MCR, 1960.
2. Q-Can the modification in the approved mining plan be approved retrospectively

for enhancement of production?
A-No. As per CCOM’s Instructions conveyed vide Letter no N-

11011/26/MP/92-CCOM(part) dt 15.12.2010 enclosing direction from the
Ministry of Mines letter no 16/12/2009-M VI dated29.10.2010, retrospective
approval for enhancement of production has been stopped from December 2010.
However for increase in production prospectively the Modification of Mining plan
can be approved under rule 10 of MCDR, 1988.
3. Q- Can the dumping outside the Mining lease area be approved in the mining
Plan?
A- The Mining plan approval is under rule 22(4) of MCR, 1960 read with section
5(2)(a) of MMDR Act, 1957 is limited to the lease area. As per recent Hon’ble
Supreme Court Judgment dated 21.04.2014 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 435 of
2012 filed by Goa Foundation vrs Union of India and Others all activities like
waste dumping, stacking ore , subgrade, mineral rejects, beneficiation, depositing
tailings are to be within the lease area.
4. Q-The 5 year period of approval of the mining plan approved for execution of
Mining Lease starts from which year?
A-The First year of the mining plan for fresh grant cases is the financial year in
which the lease has been executed. (Please refer 32(i) of Zonal/Regional heads
meeting circulated vide CCOM’s letter no. K-11011/1/2012/CCOm dated
14.12.2012).For example if the mining plan has been approved on 20.4.2010 and
the mining lease is executed on 17.8.2012 the 5 year period of the mining plan is
2012-13 to 2016-17.This is for better monitoring of the parameters of the mining

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plan both by lessee and IBM. The year as per definition in MCDR, 1988 is
financial year.
5. Q- At the end of the lease period it is likely that the last scheme of mining will be
for less than 5 year and may be less than a year. Is it possible to club the scheme
with the mining plan to be submitted for renewal of ML?
A- No. Scheme of mining cannot be clubbed with the mining plan. The two
documents can be submitted simultaneously in two separate volumes for saving
time to process. The Scheme of mining in such cases can be in an abridged form.
6- Q-Can a combined scheme of mining be prepared for more than one lease
belonging to the same lessee?
A-No. Please refer CCOM’s Circular no 4/2013 dated 10.1.2013.
7. Q- Can the plans and sections be on ammonia prints or Xerox

A- It is to be prepared on a computerized output using software’s available. Ammonia
prints and Xerox is not acceptable. (Refer COM (CZ) LETTER
NO.314(3)/20007/MCCM(CZ)/mp DATED 14.12.2012.
8. Q-How many copies of draft Mining plan/ Scheme of Mining are to be submitted
to the Regional office?
A- Two (2) and a soft copy for mining proposals with beneficiation plants. As per the
IBM’ letter no T- 44006/CGBM/1/2005 dated 9.2.2012 followed item by 32(ii) of
Zonal/Regional heads meeting held on 5 and 6 November2012 circulated vide
CCOM’s letter no. K-11011/1/2012/CCOm dated 14.12.2012 a copy of the draft
MP/MS/ FMCP has to be sent to the State Government seeking their comments
giving 30 days time.
9. Q- What is ROM ore?
A- ROM constitutes the material excavated from mineralized zone and includes
mineral reject and useable mineral component.
10. Q- Which type of precise area map is to be part of Letter of Intent issued by the
State Government for fresh grant of Mining Lease?
A- In case of fresh grant of mining lease a precise area demarcation map
demarcating with survey nos./khasra nos. as well as longitude & latitude on
survey of India toposheets/maps to be indicated. Details of recommended area to
be given with geo-referenced co-ordinates(to be certified by State Govt preferably
with more than one ground control points). (Pl refer Ministry of Mines letter no
No.2/4/2012-M.IV dated, 11th February,2013addressed to the State Govt).
12. Q- Who will sign the letter for submission of mining plan and certificate /undertakings.
A- The first letter of submission of Draft Mining Plan to be signed by the Lessee/applicant in
their letter head in case lessee is an Individual. In case of Partnership Firm by the Managing
partner, in case of Company by the Nominated Owner. Certificates / Undertakings are also to

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be signed by them. However authorized signatory in case of Companies resolved by the

Board of Directors specifically can be accepted provided the copy is certified.
13-Q-UNFC RESERVES
i) The area is partly under forest & partly under non-forest. The lessee has not yet obtained
forest clearance. What will be the UNFC code for the deposit in Forest area.
ii) The area is explored by GSI/State DGM long back with drilling/pitting etc. But the area is
in forest and lease has not yet been granted.
Ans:- If the deposit has been explored as per UNFC norm, then Geology axis is 1 or 2 as the
case may be . Feasibility axis is 2, and economic axis is 1. Therefore the forest part will be
(probable mineral Reserve)121 or 122.
iii) In a deposit, though as per UNFC, there may be drilling with a spacing of 200 mtrs. But
while processing M.P/S.O.M, I.B.M. is suggesting to give drilling in an interval of 50 mtrs.
Why.
Ans. The UNFC is a broad Guidelines. Every deposit has its own unique characteristic as
well as mode of occurrence, therefore the exploration proposal may strictly be on the basis of
field observation not as per the generalized norms of U.N.F.C
14- Surrender of area -requirement of PMCP AND FMCP?
In case during Renewal a part of area is surrendered in the application stage the Mining Plan
and PMCP will be for the whole showing area and the Area to be surrendered may be marked
in the surface plan. The FMCP is to be submitted for the area to be surrendered separately.
15-Q Is the lessee required to submit any information on the mine working to be in
accordance with the Approved Mining Plan/ Scheme of Mining?
A- As per CCOM Circular No 2/2013 dated 10.1.2013a SELF-APPRAISAL NOTE to be
submitted by Owner of the mine under Rule 63 of MCDR, 1988 stating extent of
implementation of Approved Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining during the reporting year of
1/4/20__ to 31/3/20__ along with supporting plans/sections, representative photographs in
hard as well as soft copy. The Copy of the Circular is enclosed as Annexure.
16-Q- When will the final closure be considered complete for issue of certificate under Rule
29 A of MCR, 1960?
A – In case of plantation suggested in FMCP the minimum period for becoming self
sustaining is considered as five years.
In case of pisci culture with water reservoir take the help of a Government recognized
fisheries department for regeneration of fish food to be insured for the seedlings.
17. Q- What is to be done if the State Govt. Do not recognized DGPS Agency. How will the
CCOM circular no. 2/2010 be complied?
A- IBM generally takes an undertaking from the lessee that within six months the CCOM
circular 2/2010 will be complied if within this period the recognition of the DGPS agency
has not been notified by the State Govt. the lessee shall seek an extension from the approving
the approving authority before expiry of six month period to comply with the CCOM circular
no.2/2010
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ANNEXURE I
FORM – A
“Persons eligible for grant of recognition under rule 22 C of Mineral Concession

Rules, 1960, may download this form and submit the duly filled in form to
the concerned regional office alongwith the form fee of Rs. 100/-
(for individual registration ) payable by Demand Draft drawn on any
nationalized bank, in favour of “Drawing and Disbursing Officer, IBM,
(name of concerned region) .”
Passport size
photograph of the
applicant duly
attested
Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957.

Application for Recognition as Recognised Person to Prepare Mining Plans
(Under Rule 22Cof Mineral Concession Rules,1960)
I,________________________________________________________________, am
desirous of seeking recognition as reconised person under Rule 22C of Mineral
Concession Rules,1960 for the preparation of Mining Plans ( including environmental
management plans) and furnish the following information :
1. (a) Name of the applicant :
(b) Father's name :
(c) Address of the applicant :
(d) Date of Birth :
(e) Nationality :
(f) Place where the applicant ordinarily resides :Village / City___________
Taluq_______________, District______________, State________________
(g) Tel no__________Faxno_________,Mobile No. ____________,
Email ____________________
2. Academic and Professional Qualifications ( Degree level and above)
Name of Institution /
University
Examination
Passed
Year of
Passing Subject
3.
Experience in supervisory capacity in mining operations ( starting from the
present or most recent position)
A. Present or most recent post
Years of Service : From ______ to
________
Title of Post :
Name and location of the mine :

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Name and Address of the Employer :

Description of your work indicating
your personal responsibility
B. Previous post
________
Title of Post :
your personal responsibilityName and Address of the Employer :
C. Previous post
________
Title of Post :
4.Experience if any in mine planning - Analysis of own experience ( state why you
consider yourself suitable for preparation of mining plans including
environmental management plans. Give particulars of mine plans prepared if any. )
5.List of copies of certificates & testimonials attached in support of qualifications,
Experience
6. (a) State if application for recognition was ever made before under Rule 22(c) of
MCR,1960.
(b) If yes, name and address of the authority to whom the application was made
and date of application.
(c) Decision of the said authoriy.
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true, complete and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place :
Date :
Signature of the applicant
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
1. Having examined the application of
Shri______________________________________________________ , I am
satisfied that the applicant is FIT / NOT FIT for recognition under Rule 22(c) of
MCR,1960.
2. The registration number accorded to him as a recognised person is :3. The reasons
for refusing the grant of recognition are recorded below :
Place :
Date :
Regional Controller of Mines
Indian Bureau of Mines
Region________________

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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT

(These instructions sheet may be detached from the application
Form and retained by the applicant for his own record)
1. Application may be submitted in the prescribed form available on sale from any of
the offices of the Indian Bureau of Mines. An additional copy of the form is provided
with each set (not on the site) which may be retained by the applicant for his reference
and record.
2. The application may be complete in all respects. Only photocopies of certificates of
qualifications / experience / age etc. duly attested by a gazetted officer of the Central or
State Government may be sent with the application form. No original documents need
be sent. They may be submitted only when called for by the competent authority.
3. Applications may be sent to the Regional Controller of Mines under whose territorial
jurisdiction the applicant ordinarily resides. In case of companies, firms, associations etc.,
the application may be sent to the Regional Controller of Mines under whose territorial
jurisdiction the registered office is situated. The addresses of the various Regional
Controller of Mines and their respective territorial jurisdictions are given in the
Annexure.(also available on site)
4. The recognition granted by any Regional Controller of Mines shall be valid for the
preparation of mining plans for mineral deposits any where in India.
5. Individuals desirous of seeking recognition may apply in form 'A' along with copies of
certificates, testimonials etc.
6. In case the applicant is a Public Company as defined in the Company Act 1956, a
private company as defined in the said Act, a firm or an association of individuals duly
registered under the relevant Act (hereinafter called Applicant Organisation), the
applicationmay be made in Form 'B'.
(I) In case of applicant organizations, the number of key persons may be given up to a
maximum of six persons. They will be the persons earmarked for preparation of mining
plans either by themselves or for guiding and supervising the work of a team engaged in
the preparation of the mining plans.
(II) The key persons shall individually possess the qualifications and experience required
under Rule 22(c) for being recognised as a qualified person.
(Ill) The key persons may also apply if they so desire for recognition in their individual
capacity under Rule 22(c) for recognition as a qualified person in which case the
application shall be submitted in form 'A'.
(iv) In case any of the key persons leaves or otherwise disassociates with the applicant
organisation, an intimation shall be sent forthwith by the applicant organisation to the
recognising authority stating the date from which the key person has left the services or
otherwise disassociated. The competent authority may review the recognition granted to
an applicant organisation when 50% or more of key persons taken into consideration at
the time of grant of recognition depart or disassociate from the said organisation.
7. A passport size photograph duly attested by a gazetted officer of Central or State
Government shall be affixed to the application form in the space provided for it. In case
of applicant organisation the passport size photograph of key persons similarly attested
shall be affixed to the enclosures to Form 'B' in the space provided for it.
8. No item/column may be left blank or deleted. If the information against any column
/ item is nil it may be so stated / recorded giving the actual facts. Leaving it blank or
making dashes or writing N.A. is not enough. A clear and definite reply is required.
9. While describing the experience in the supervisory capacity in item No.3 of the
application, the nature of duties and managerial functions, performed may be clearly
brought out.
10. The recognition shall be valid for a period of ten years from the date of grant of
recognition. The competent authority while according recognition will allot a registration
number. This may be mentioned by the person in all future correspondence with the

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Indian Bureau of Mines made in connection with the mining plans and also mentioned in
the mining plan prepared by him as required under MMDR Act and the rules made
thereunder.
11. An application, if found deficient in any respect is liable to be rejected. In submitting
an application, therefore, the applicant may ensure that all requirements specified in the
relevant provisions of the law & instructions are complied with.
12. The recognised persons will be required to comply with the instructions laid down by
the competent authority from time to time.

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ANNEXURE II
FORM – B
“Persons eligible for grant of recognition under rule 22 C of Mineral

Concession Rules, 1960, may download this form and submit the duly filled
in form to the concerned regional office alongwith the form fee of Rs. 1000/-
(for company registration), payable by Demand Draft drawn on any
nationalized bank, in favour of “Drawing and Disbursing Officer, IBM,
(name of concerned region) .”
Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957.

Application for Recognition as Recognised Person to Prepare Mining Plans
(Under Rule 22(c) of Mineral Concession Rules,1960)
I,______________________________________________________________________
_______, on behalf of (applicant organisation) am desirous of seeking recognition as
qualified person under Rule 22(c) of Mineral Concession Rules,1960 for the preparation
of Mining Plans ( including environmental management plans) and furnish the following
information :
1. Name of the applicant organisation :
2. Registration number and date and name :
of the authority with whom registered .
3. Address of the registered office and Email ID
4. Name of the authorised signatory Mobile No,, Tel. No., Fax No. and Email ID.
5. Signatory's father's name :
6. Nanes of key persons ( up to a maximum of six)
(They will individually have the qualifications and experience required for
recognition under Rule 22(c) of Mineral Concession Rules,1960.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(Attach biodata of key persons in enclosed proforma)
__________________________________________________________________
___________________
7. (a) State if application for recognition was ever made before under Rule 22(c) of
Mineral Concession Rules,1960.
(b) If yes, name and address of the authority to whom the application was made
and the date of application.
(c) Decision of the said authority.
8. State why you consider the applicant organisation suitable for preparation of
mining plans including environmental management plans. Give particulars of
mine plans prepared, if any. Attach a separate sheet if necessary.
I hereby declare that the information furnished in this application form together
with the enclosures is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. A copy of the power of attorny to act for and on behalf of my organisation
is enclosed.
For and on behalf of

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Place : _____________________
Date : Seal of the Applicant
Organization Authorised Signatory
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
1. Having examined the application of
M/s______________________________________________________ , I am
satisfied that the applicant is FIT / NOT FIT for recognition under Rule 22(c) of
MCR,1960.
2. The registration number accorded as a recognised person is :3. The reasons for refusing the
grant of recognition are recorded below :
Place :
Date :
Region________________
Enclosure to FORM -B
Bio data of Key person* ( Sr.No...........................) Passport size
photograph of the
applicant duly
attested
________________________________________________________________________
____________________
1. (a) Name of the Key person :
(b) Father's name :
(c) Address of the Key person :
(d) Date of Birth :
(e) Nationality :
(f) Place where the applicant ordinarily resides :
Village / City___________, Taluq_______________, District______________,
State________________
2. Academic and Professional Qualifications ( Degree level and above)Name of Institution /
University
Examination
Passed
Year of
Passing Subject
3.
Experience in supervisory capacity in mining operations ( starting from the
present or most recent position)
A. Present or most recent post
________
Title of Post :

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B. Previous post
________
Title of Post :
your personal responsibilityC. Previous post
________
Title of Post :
4.
Experience if any in mine planning - Analysis of own experience ( state why you
consider yourself suitable for preparation of mining plans including
environmental management plans. Give particulars of mine plans prepared if any.
)
5.
List of copies of certificates & testimonials attached in support of qualifications,
experienceI hereby declare that the information furnished above is true, complete and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place :
Date :
Signature of the Key Person
Seal of the Applicant Organisation Countersigned by the Authorised Signatory
* This number may be the same as the serial number of the Key Person mentioned
under item 6 of Form 'B'.
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT
(These instructions sheet may be detached from the application
Form and retained by the applicant for his own record)
1. Application may be submitted in the prescribed form available on sale from any of
the offices of the Indian Bureau of Mines. An additional copy of the form is provided
with each set (not on the site) which may be retained by the applicant for his reference
and record.
2. The application may be complete in all respects. Only photocopies of certificates of
qualifications / experience / age etc. duly attested by a gazetted officer of the Central or
State Government may be sent with the application form. No original documents need
be sent. They may be submitted only when called for by the competent authority.
3. Applications may be sent to the Regional Controller of Mines under whose territorial
jurisdiction the applicant ordinarily resides. In case of companies, firms, associations etc.,
the application may be sent to the Regional Controller of Mines under whose territorial
jurisdiction the registered office is situated. The addresses of the various Regional
Controller of Mines and their respective territorial jurisdictions are given in the
Annexure.(also available on site)
4. The recognition granted by any Regional Controller of Mines shall be valid for the
preparation of mining plans for mineral deposits any where in India.

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5. Individuals desirous of seeking recognition may apply in form 'A' along with copies of
certificates, testimonials etc.
6. In case the applicant is a Public Company as defined in the Company Act 1956, a
private company as defined in the said Act, a firm or an association of individuals duly
registered under the relevant Act (hereinafter called Applicant Organisation), the
applicationmay be made in Form 'B'.
(I) In case of applicant organizations, the number of key persons may be given up to a
maximum of six persons. They will be the persons earmarked for preparation of mining
plans either by themselves or for guiding and supervising the work of a team engaged in
the preparation of the mining plans.
(II) The key persons shall individually possess the qualifications and experience required
under Rule 22(c) for being recognised as a qualified person.
(Ill) The key persons may also apply if they so desire for recognition in their individual
capacity under Rule 22(c) for recognition as a qualified person in which case the
application shall be submitted in form 'A'.
(iv) In case any of the key persons leaves or otherwise disassociates with the applicant
organisation, an intimation shall be sent forthwith by the applicant organisation to the
recognising authority stating the date from which the key person has left the services or
otherwise disassociated. The competent authority may review the recognition granted to
an applicant organisation when 50% or more of key persons taken into consideration at
the time of grant of recognition depart or disassociate from the said organisation.
7. A passport size photograph duly attested by a gazetted officer of Central or State
Government shall be affixed to the application form in the space provided for it. In case
of applicant organisation the passport size photograph of key persons similarly attested
shall be affixed to the enclosures to Form 'B' in the space provided for it.
8. No item/column may be left blank or deleted. If the information against any column
/ item is nil it may be so stated / recorded giving the actual facts. Leaving it blank or
making dashes or writing N.A. is not enough. A clear and definite reply is required.
9. While describing the experience in the supervisory capacity in item No.3 of the
application, the nature of duties and managerial functions, performed may be clearly
brought out.
10. The recognition shall be valid for a period of ten years from the date of grant of
recognition. The competent authority while according recognition will allot a registration
number. This may be mentioned by the person in all future correspondence with the
Indian Bureau of Mines made in connection with the mining plans and also mentioned in
the mining plan prepared by him as required under MMDR Act and the rules made
thereunder.
11. An application, if found deficient in any respect is liable to be rejected. In submitting
an application, therefore, the applicant may ensure that all requirements specified in the
relevant provisions of the law & instructions are complied with.12. The recognised persons
will be required to comply with the instructions laid down by the competent authority from
time to time.

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ANNEXURE III
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
INDIAN BUREAU OF MINES
No. dated
From : The Regional Controller of Mines

___________________
To : ______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Sub : Your application No._____________dated_________ for grant of recognition as a

recgnised person under 22C of MCR, 1960
Sir,
With reference to your above said application, you are hereby informed that recognition
sought by you is hereby refused for the reasons stated below:
Yours faithfully,
Place
Dated
(Regional Controller of Mines)

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ANNEXURE IV A
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
Paste recent
photograph of
Recognised Person
here
Paste specimen signature of

Recognised Person here
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION AS RECOGNISED PERSON

(Under Rule 22C of Mineral Concession Rules, 1960)
Shri ---------------------------------------, S/O -----------------------------, resident of ------

-------------------------------------------------------------- whose Photograph and signature is
affixed herein above, having given satisfactory evidence of his qualifications and
experience is hereby RECOGNISED under Rule 22(C) of the Mineral Concession Rule,
1960 as a Recognised Person to prepare Mining Plans.
His registration number is RQP/ /____/20____/A
This recognition is valid for a period of 10(ten)years ending on ___________.
This certificate is liable to be withdrawn/cancelled in the event of furnishing the

wrong information/documents in the Mining Plan submitted by him.
Place : _________ Regional Controller of Mines

Date : __________ Indian Bureau of Mines
--------------Region

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ANNEXURE IV B
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
Paste recent
photograph of
Recognised Person
here
Paste specimen signature of

Recognised Person here
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION AS
RECOGNISED PERSON
(Under Rule 22C of Mineral Concession Rules, 1960)
M/s--------------------------------------, having registered office at--------------------------

----------------------------------------- whose key persons Photographs and signatures are affixed
herein , having given satisfactory evidence of his qualifications and experience is hereby
RECOGNISED under Rule 22(C) of the Mineral Concession Rule, 1960 as a
Recognised Person to prepare Mining Plans.
His registration number is RQP/ /____/20__/B
This recognition is valid for a period of 10(ten)years ending on ___________.
This certificate is liable to be withdrawn/cancelled in the event of furnishing the

wrong information/documents in the Mining Plan submitted by them.
Place : _________ Regional Controller of Mines

Date : __________ Indian Bureau of Mines
--------------Region

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Annexure V
Regional office Code
Ajmer - AJM
Bangalore - BNG
Bhubaneshwar - BBR
Kolkata - KOL
Dehradun - DDN
Hyderabad - HYD
Jabalpur - JBP
Margao (Goa) - GOA
Chennai - CNN
Nellore - NLR
Nagpur - NGP
Udaipur - UDP
Ranchi - RNC

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Annexure VI
Proforma for Annual Return by the person recognized by IBM under rule 22(c) of
Mineral Concession Rules, 1960
Return shall be sent in triplicate to the

Recognizing authority by 31st July every
Year for the year ending 31st March.
Annual Return for the year (ending 31st March)
1. Name and address of the recognized person.

2. His registration number
3. Particulars of each of mining plans prepared indicating the following :
h) Title of the mining plan
i) Name and address of the client
j) Date of submission to the approving authority
k) Reference of letter of approval/rejection of mining plan
l) Whether prepared singly or jointly with others
m)In case prepared jointly, give names and registration number of recognition of others.
(The information under item 3 may be given on separate sheets for each of the mining plans
prepared)

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Annexure VII
PROCEDURE FOR RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO RECOGNISED QUALIFIED PERSONS
1. The certificate shall be renewed only on getting request for renewal submitted in Form
C purchase from the regional office by paying Rs. 200/- or downloading from the
website before. The completed form may be submitted to the regional office where
from the recognition had been granted. In case the form downloaded from the website
Rs. 200/- is to be deposited by demand draft with form C. The certificate shall be
renewed by the same regional office who has given the first recognition.
2. The Recognised Person shall submit his annual report and a part report upto the date of
application along with his request for renewal. The original certificate is to be enclosed
by Recognised Person for endorsement along with application.
3. On the certificate in the front page left hand side rubber stamp reading “renewed upto--
----“ may be put from the date of expiry irrespective of the date of application for
renewal.
4. The renewal application may normally be submitted by Recognised Persons three

months before the date of expiry. In any case it cannot be accepted after the date of
expiry of recognition.
5. Below rubber stamp granting renewal as mentioned at item No.3, competent authority
may put full dated signature.
6. The recognition may normally be renewed except in case of below par performance of
Recognised Person or his extreme unco-operation if any, Recognised Person has not
prepared any mining plan, this may not be the criteria for not granting the renewal. In
case of refusal to renew the recognition, prior approval of concerned COM is to be
taken. The reason for not granting recognition may be recorded and the Recognised
Person may be given an opportunity before refusal of Recognition.

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Annexure VIII
FORM OF DECLARATION TO BE GIVN BY THE APPLICANT WHILE

SEEKING RECOGNITION UNDER RULE 22C OF MCR 1960 AS A
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION/ASSOCIATION ETC.
I, __________________________________ hereby declare that the key persons as per

the information furnished at item 6 of the application Form B No.________ do not
hold the position of Key persons of any company/firm/organization/association etc
for which the recognition has been obtained or is being sought under rule 22C of
MCR 1960.
For and on behalf of

M/s______________
_________________
Place
Date Authorised Signatory

(Name & Signature of
Authorised Signatory
With seal of Organization.

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Annexure IX
STATEMENT FOR RQP’S UNDER ---------------REGIONAL OFFICE
REGIONWISE STATEWISE STATUS OF GRANT OF RECOGNITION UNDER RULE 22C OF MCR,
1960 AS ON 20TH. ______________, 2013
REGI STATE TOTAL NO. OF TOTAL NO. OF RQP’S WHOSE TOTA NO.
ON RECOGNITION RECOGNITIONS RENEWED L OF
GRAN REF ONC TWIC THRI 4 TIME VALI
TED USE E E CE AND D
D ABOVE RQPS
ANDHRA
PRADESH
ARUNACHAL
PRADESH
ASSAM
CHHATISGARH
JHARKHAND
MEGHALAYA
MIZORAM
MADHYA
PRADESH
MAHARASTARA
NAGALAND
ORISSA
RAJASTHAN
SIKKIM
TAMILNADU
UTTAR PRADESH
WEST BENGAL
TOTAL

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Annexure X
Format of Control Register for grant or refusal of recognition under rule 22C of MCR,
1960 to be maintained by Regional offices
Sr. Date of Name of Postal Date of Registration Date of Reasons Remarks

No. receipt of applicant & address recognition No. Refusal of for refusal
application qualification recognition
of individual/
key person
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Annexure XI
AUTHORISATION UNDER RULE 5(2) OF MM (R&D) ACT 1957
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II – SECTION 3 – SUB SECTION (II)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No.208 New Delhi, Tuesday, April 28, 1987 / Visakha 8, 1909
Ministry of Steel and Mines

(Department of Mines)
New Delhi, the 28th April 1987
ORDERS
S.O.145(E) : In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub section (1)of section
26 of the Mines & Minerals (Regulation & Development) Act 1957 (67 of 1957), the
Central Government hereby directs that the powers under clause (b) of sub section (2)of
section 5 of the said Act, exercised by it, shall also be exercised by the Controller
General, Chief Controller of Mines, Controller of Mines and Regional Controller of
Mines of Indian Bureau of Mines.
(F.No.5(1)/87-M.VI)
T.N.SrivastavaJt.Secy.

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Annexure XII
FORMAT FOR RECEIPT OF DRAFT/MODIFIED MINING PLAN
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
INDIAN BREAU OF MINES
NO.
RECEIPT
(Contents not verified)
Received one Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining/Modification to the approved Mining Plan/Scheme of

Mining containing pages (text) annexures and plates
And with the following particulars, for approval under rule_____of MCDR, 1988/ Rule_____of
MCR, 1960
Name of the mine/ area with Kh.No.

Village, District, State :
Name of Mineral :
Area in acres/hect :
Name of applicant :
Name & designation of applicants

Representative submitting the MP/MS :
Name and No. of recognized person:
No of copies received :
Is it first mining plan or modified

Mining plan :
Mode of receipt :
Fee receipt
Date of receipt :
Remarks if any :
(Signature and designation of

Receiving officer), IBM
To,
________________

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Annexure XIII
Model Bank Guarantee Form ,
Form No. ______

The Regional Controller of Mines,
Indian Bureau of Mines,
________________________
Dear Sirs,
Guarantee No. _______________________
Amount of Guarantee Rs. __________________________
Guarantee Period from_____________ to _____________
Last date for lodgment of claim _____________________
This Deed of guarantee executed on ____ Day of ______________, 20___ by
_______________________(bank name) constituted under the ____________Act having its
central office at _________________________________________ and amongst other
places, a branch at_______________ (hereinafter referred to as the bank) in favour of the
Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, _____________________
(hereinafter referred to as the Beneficiary) for an amount not exceeding
Rs.___________________
(Rs.__________________________________________________________________) at the
request of____________________(hereinafter referred to as the Contractor/s). This guarantee
is issued subject to the condition that the liability of the bank under this guarantee is limited
to maximum of Rs.________________(Rs___________________________________only)
and the guarantee shall remain in full force up to ______________ (date of expiry) and
cannot be revoked on or before ___________________ (last date of claim) by the Bank or
applicant.
SUBJECT TO AS AFORESAID
(Main guarantee matter may be typed hereafter)
For (Bank)
Seal
Branch Manager
(_________________Branch)

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BANK GUARANTEE AND CO-ACCEPTANCE BOND
1. Agreement on production of a Bank guarantee for

Rs.___________(Rs.__________________
________________ only) under rule 23F of MCDR, 1988.
2. We ____________________ (bank name), at the request of Shri __________________S/o
Shri
_________________________ (lessee) do hereby undertake to pay to the Regional
Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines ___________________ or any other officer
authority nominated by the Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines an amount not
exceeding Rs. ______________ (Rs. _______________________________ only) against
any loss or damage caused to or suffered or would be caused to or suffered by the
Government or towards non compliance of provisions of Rule 23A,B&23E of MCDR, 1988
i.e. Mine closure plan/progressive mine closure plan approved in respect of the mining lease
(name of mine) _____________ for _________________________ (ore/ores) over an area
of _______________ Hects. granted by State Government to Shri/Ms _____________ S/o
______________________ (lessee) situated in __________________Village
_________________ Taluka ___________________ District __________________ State by
reason of any breach of the said lessee of any of the terms or conditions contained in the
Mine closure plan/progressive mine closure plan.
3. We, ___________________________ (bank) do hereby undertake to pay the amount due

and
payable under this guarantee without any demur, to the authority merely on a demand from
the Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines _________________ or any other
authorized by the Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines stating that the amount claimed
is due by way of loss or loss of damage caused to or would be caused to or suffered by the
government by reason of breach by the said lessee or any of the terms or conditions contained
in the mining plan/mining scheme or by reason of lessee’s failure to perform the said mine
closure plan/progressive mine closure plan. However our liability under this guarantee shall
be restricted to an amount not exceeding Rs. _____________ (Rs
_________________________________________only).
4. We undertake to pay to the authority on a demand from the Regional Controller of Mines,
Indian Bureau of Mines, ___________________ or any other officer authorized by the
Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines or Govt. of India any money so demanded
notwithstanding any dispute or disputes raised by the lessee in any suit or proceedings
pending before any court or tribunal relating thereto our liability under this present being
absolute and unequivocal. The payment so made by us under this bond shall be valid
discharge of our liability for payment there under and lessee shall have no claim against us
for making such payment.
5. We, __________________________ (bank name), further agree that the guarantee herein
contained shall remain in full force and effect during the period up to the end of the Mining
plan/Scheme of Mining period of five years that would be taken for performance of the said
Agreement and that shall continue to be enforceable till all the dues of the Govt. under or by
virtue of the said agreement have been fully paid and its claims satisfied or discharged till
Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, ________________ or any other
officer authorized by the Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines certifies that the terms

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and conditions of the said progressive mine closure plan/final mine closure plan have been
fully and properly carried out by the said lessee and accordingly discharge this guarantee.
Unless a demand or claim under this guarantee is made on us in writing on or before
____________, we shall be discharged from all liability under this guarantee thereafter.
6. We further agree that Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, ___________
or any other officer authorized by the Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines shall have
fullest liberty without our consent and without affecting in any manner our obligations
hereunder to vary any of the terms and conditions of the said agreement or to extend time of
performance by the said lessee from time to time or to postpone for any time or from time to
time any powers exercisable by Regional Controller of Mines, _______________ against the
said lessee and to forbear or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said
agreement, we (bank) shall not be relieved from our liability by reason of any such variation
or extension being granted to the said lessee or for any forbearance, act or omission on the
part of Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, _______________ or any
indulgence by Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, _______________ to
the said lessee or any manner or thing whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties,
would but this provision have effect of so relieving us.
7. This guarantee will not be discharged due to change in constitution of the bank or lessee.
8. We, ______________________ (bank name), lastly undertake not to revoke this guarantee
during its currency except with the previous consent of the Regional Controller of Mines,
Indian Bureau of Mines, ________________ in writing.
9. Notwithstanding anything contained herein:
a) Our liability under this Bank guarantee shall not exceed Rs. ______________________
(Rs. ______________________________________________ only)
b) The bank guarantee shall be valid up to ___________________
c) The period of bank guarantee submitted is valid for the period of the proposals given in the
mining plan/Scheme of mining/PMCP etc. We are liable to pay the guarantee amount or any
part thereof under this Bank guarantee and only if served upon us a written claim or demand
on or before.
10. If the bank guarantee is to be en-cashed through the court, in that case the (city where
Regional office, IBM is located) court will have jurisdiction.
11. In witness whereof, the bank through its authorized officer has set its hand and stamp on
this
___ Day of _________________ 20___ at ___________________.
(Bank) Seal
Branch Manager,
__________________ Branch

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FOLLOWING POINTS NEED TO BE CONSIDERED WHILE SUBMITTING THE BANK

GUARANTEE
a) The bank guarantee should be made on stamp paper with minimum value of Rs. 200/- in
Maharashtra or as per respective states Stamp Act.
b) Each page of bank guarantee should be signed by two bank officers indicating clearly their
name, designation and code number.
c) Item No.2 of the bank guarantee should clearly indicate the name of the Mine, ML No.,
Survey.No./Khasra No., Village, Taluka, Dist. and State etc.
d) The period of bank guarantee should be co-terminus with the plan /scheme period
e) Original bank guarantee should be submitted separately with a forwarding letter while
submitting final bound copies of MP/Scheme of Mining/FMCP and a photocopy should be
kept in each bound copy of MP/Scheme of Mining /FMCP.
f) Every page of the bank guarantee should be signed by the Bank Manager under his seal.

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Annexure XIV
Registered AD
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
y
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CONTROLLER OF MINES
No.
Address
Date:
To,
_________________________
________________________
_________________________
Sub. Approval of Mining Plan alongwith Progressive Mine Closure Plan in respect of
_____________________ mining lease of M/S ________________________ over an
area of ______________-ha. in _______________ district of ____________ state,
submitted for grant of mining lease under Rule 22(4) of MCR, 1960.
Ref : Your letter nos. (1) ___________, dated ____

(2) ___________, dated ____
This office letter of even no. dated _________________
Sir,
In exercise of the power conferred by Clause (b) of Sub-Section (2) of Section
5 of Mines & Minerals (Regulation & Development) Act, 1957 read with Government of
India Order No. S.O. 445 (E) dated, 28.04.1987, I hereby APPROVE the above said mining
plan with following conditions.
(i) The Mining Plan is approved without prejudice to any other law applicable to
the mine area from time to time whether made by the Central Government, State
Government or any other authority and without prejudice to any order or
direction from any court of competent jurisdiction.
(ii) The proposals shown on the plates and/or given in the document is based on the
lease map /sketch submitted by the applicant/ lessee and is applicable from the
date of approval.
(iii) It is clarified that the approval of aforesaid Mining Plan does not in any way
imply the approval of the Government in terms of any other provision of Mines
& Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957, or the Mineral Concession
Rules, 1960 and any other laws including Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980,

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Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or the rules made there under, Mines Act,
1952 and Rule & Regulations made there under.
(iv) Indian Bureau of mines has not undertaken verification of the mining lease
boundary on the ground and does not undertake any responsibility regarding
correctness of the boundaries of the precise area as furnished by the applicant /
lessee.
(v) At any stage, if it is observed that the information furnished, data incorporated
in the document are incorrect or misrepresent facts, the approval of the
document shall be revoked with immediate effect.
yours faithfully,
Encl: One copy of approved Mining Plan.
(-- ----------------------------- )
Regional controller of Mines
Copy for kind information to:

1. ------------------RQP,------------------------------------------------------------------
2. The Director of Mines, ----------------------------- along with one copy of approved
Mining Plan by REGISTERED PARCEL, with a request not to execute the lease
deed unless a communication is sent by this office confirming receipt of the
Financial Assurance under rule 23F of the MCDR’88..
(-------------------------- )
N.O.O.
1)The Controller of Mines ----, Indian Bureau of Mines, ------------
2. Guard File
(------------------------------ )

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Annexure XV
Registered AD
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
y INDIAN BUREAU OF MINES
No. _______________
Address____________
Date:
To,
Shri /M/s
__________
_______________
Sub. Approval of Mining Plan along with Progressive Mine Closure Plan in respect of
_______________---mines over an area of ______________ in _____________
district of __________state, submitted for renewal of mining lease under Rule 24A of
MCR, 1960.
Ref : 1. Your letter no.__________, dated___________
2. This office letter of even no. dated ________________
Sir,
In exercise of the power conferred by Clause (b) of Sub-Section (2) of Section
5 of Mines & Minerals (Regulation & Development) Act, 1957 read with Government of
India Order No. S.O. 445 (E) dated, 28.04.1987, I hereby APPROVE the above said mining
plan with following conditions.
(i) The Mining Plan is approved without prejudice to any other law applicable to
the mine area from time to time whether made by the Central Government, State
Government or any other authority and without prejudice to any order or
date of approval.
(iii)It is clarified that the approval of aforesaid Mining Plan does not in any way
imply the approval of the Government in terms of any other provision of Mines
& Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957, or the Mineral Concession

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Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or the rules made there under, Mines Act,
1952 and Rule & Regulations made there under.
correctness of the boundaries of the leasehold shown on the ground with reference
to lease map & other plans furnished by the applicant / lessee.
(vi) Next Financial Assurance shall be due for submission on ________
yours faithfully,
(-- ----------------------------- )

1. ------------------RQP,------------------------------------------------------------------
Mining Plan by REGISTERED PARCEL.
(-------------------------- )
N.O.O.
2. MCDR File
3. Guard File
(------------------------------ )

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Annexure XVI
Registered AD
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
No. ___________________
Address________
Date: _____________
To,
___________
___________
__________
Sub. Approval of Scheme of Mining with Progressive Mine Closure Plan in respect of
____________ Mines over an area of __________hect. ofShri/M/s __________ in
district ____________ of ____________ state submitted under rule 12 of MCDR,
1988.
Ref :1. Your letter No. _______, dated_______

2. This office letter of even no. dated ______________
Sir,
In exercise of the power conferred by Sub-rule (4) of Rule-12 of Mineral
Conservation & Development Rules, 1988, I hereby approve the Scheme of Mining including
Progressive Mine Closure Plan of ___________ Mines of Shri /M/s__________ over an area
of _________ hects in _____________ district of ______________State submitted under rule
12 of MCDR, 1988. This approval is subject to the following conditions:
(i) The Scheme of mining is approved without prejudice to any other law applicable
to the mine area from time to time whether made by the Central Government,
State Government or any other authority and without prejudice to any order or
date of approval.
(iii)It is clarified that the approval of aforesaid Scheme of Mining does not in any
way imply the approval of the Government in terms of any other provision of

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Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957, or the Mineral
Concession Rules, 1960 and any other laws including Forest (Conservation) Act,
1980, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or the rules made there under, Mines
Act, 1952 and Rule & Regulations made there under.
(vi) Next Financial Assurance shall be due for submission on ________
yours faithfully,
(-- ----------------------------- )

1. ------------------RQP,------------------------------------------------------------------
(-------------------------- )
N.O.O.
2. MCDR File
4. Guard File
(------------------------------ )

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Annexure XVII
Registered AD
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
No. _______________
Address______
Date: ______________
To,
_____________
________________
______________
Sub. Approval of Modification to the Approved Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining with

Progressive Mine Closure Plan in respect of ____________ Mine over an area of
__________ hects in ____________ district of __________ state, submitted under
Rule 10 of MCDR, 1988.
Ref :1. This office letter of even no. dated _______________

2. Your letter No. __________, dated __________
Sir,
In exercise of the power delegated to me under rule 10(2) of Mineral Conservation &
Development Rules, 1988 vide Gazette Notification No. T-43010/CGBM/88 dated
27.04.1989, I hereby approve the Modification to the Approved Mining Plan/Scheme of
Mining including Progressive Mine Closure Plan of _____________ Mines over an area of
_______ hects ofShri/M/s ____________ in _______________ district of
____________State submitted under rule 10 of MCDR, 1988. This approval is subject to the
following conditions :
(i)The Scheme of mining is approved without prejudice to any other law applicable
to the mine area from time to time whether made by the Central Government, State
Government or any other authority and without prejudice to any order or direction
from any court of competent jurisdiction.
date of approval.
(iii)It is clarified that the approval of aforesaid Scheme of Mining does not in any
way imply the approval of the Government in terms of any other provision of
Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957, or the Mineral

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Concession Rules, 1960 and any other laws including Forest (Conservation) Act,
1980, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or the rules made there under, Mines
Act, 1952 and Rule & Regulations made there under.
(vi) At any stage, if it is observed that the information furnished, data incorporated
yours faithfully,
(-- ----------------------------- )

1. ------------------RQP,------------------------------------------------------------------
(-------------------------- )
N.O.O.
2. MCDR File
5. Guard File
(------------------------------ )

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Annexure XVIII
Register A/d
Registered AD
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
OFFICE OFy OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CONTROLLER OF MINES
No. _____________________
Address__________
Date: _________
To,
______________
______________
_____________
Sub. Approval of Final Mine Closure Plan in respect of ______________ Mines, of

Shri/M/s _____________ over an area of _________ha. in village __________,
____________ district of __________state, submitted under Rule 23(C) of MCDR,
1988.
Ref :1 . Your letter nos.__________, dated ___________-
Sir,
In exercise of the power conferred by the sub-Rule 2 of Rule 23 C of Mineral
Conservation and Development Rules, 1988, I hereby APPROVE the above said Final
Mine Closure Plan in respect of _________ Mines of Shri/ M/s ___________ over an
area of ________ha. in village __________, ___________district of ___________ state,
submitted under Rule 23(C) of MCDR, 1988. This approval is subject to the following
conditions:
(i) That the Final Mine Closure Plan is approved without prejudice to any other
laws applicable to the mine/ area from time to time whether made by the
Central Government, State Government or any other authority.
(ii) That this approval of the Final Mine Closure Plan does not in any way imply
the approval of the Government in terms of any other provision of Mines &
Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957, or the Mineral Concession
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, or the rules made there under.

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(iii) That this Final Mine Closure Plan is approved without prejudice to any order
or direction from any court of competent jurisdiction.
(iv) That the Regional Office, Indian Bureau of Mines, -------------shall be informed
after completion of activities of final mine closure as per proposal of the Final
Mine Closure Plan.
(v) Yearly report as require under Rule 23 E (2) of MCDR, 1988 setting forth the
extent of protection and rehabilitation works carried out as envisaged in the
approved final mine closure plan and if there is any deviations, reasons thereof
shall be submitted before 1st July of every year to the regional Office, IBM,
_________.
(vi) The Financial Assurance submitted for an amount of Rs. ___________/-
(Rupees __________- only) is valid up to __________. A new bank guarantee is
to be submitted on or before its expiry i.e. _______________- if the
rehabilitation proposal not completed by that time.
Yours faithfully
Encl.: One copy of approved
Final Mine Closure Plan.
Copy forwarded for kind information to: -
1. The Director (Mines),

Department of Mines and Geology,
Government of ________
_______________________
along with a copy of approved Final Mine Closure Plan.
2.Recognised Person
(_________________________)
N.O.O. :

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1. The Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, ____________________
2. MCDR File.
3. Guard File
Annexure XIX
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
INDIAN BREAU OF MINES
From : Regional Controller of Mines/

Controller of Mines
To : _______________________
_______________________
_______________________
Sub : Approval of mining plan
Ref : 1) Your reference No._________ dated__________

2) Our reference No.__________dated __________
Sir,
In exercise to the power conferred by clause (b) of sub section (2) of Section 5 of Mines and
Minerals (Regulation & Development) Act, 1957 read with Govt. of India Order
No.S.O.445(E) dated 28-4-1987, you are hereby informed that the mining plan submitted by
you is not approved for the following reasons:
i) ________________
ii) ________________
iii) ________________
Yours faithfully
Regional Controller of Mines/

Controller of Mines

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Annexure XX
STATUS OF APPROVAL OF MINING PLANS RECEIVED DURING THE

YEAR 2011-2012 AS ON 20TH. ---------------, 2013, -------------- REGIONAL OFFICE
STATUS STATE REGI CUMULATIVE NUMBER OF MINING PLAN
ON REC- WITH- REJ- APP- PENDING UNDER PROCESSING WITH IBM PENDING
EIVE DRAW ECTE ROVED WITH LESS THAN MORE THAN 90 DAYS WITH DGMS
D N D PARTIES 90 DAYS FOR
FOR REGL. ZONAL REGL. ZONAL COMMENTS
MODI- OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE
FICATIO
N
FMCP under 23(1)
TOTAL
FMCP under 23(1)
Fresh under rule 22 of
MCR,1960
TOTAL
Fresh under rule 22 of
MCR,1960
Modifn. of approved
mining plan
TOTAL
Modifn. of approved
mining plan
Renewal under rule 24
of MCR, 1960
TOTAL
Renewal under rule 24
of MCR, 1960

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STATUS OF APPROVAL OF MINING PLANS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR 2012-2013 AS ON 20TH.-------------, 20---
---------------------- REGIONAL OFFICE
STATUS STATE REGION CUMULATIVE NUMBER OF MINING PLAN
RECEIVED WITH- REJ- APP- PENDING UNDER PROCESSING WITH IBM PENDING
DRAW ECTED ROVED WITH LESS THAN MORE THAN 90 WITH DGMS
N PARTIES 90 DAYS DAYS FOR
FOR REGL. ZONAL REGL. ZONAL COMMENTS
MODI- OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE
FICATION
Fresh under rule 22 Jharkhand KOL-
of MCR,1960 KATA
Meghalaya
Assam
TOTAL
Fresh under rule 22
of MCR,1960
Modifn. of approved Jharkhand
mining plan
West
Bengal
Meghalaya
TOTAL
Modifn. of approved
mining plan
Renewal under rule Jharkhand
24 of MCR, 1960 Assam
West
Bengal
TOTAL
Renewal under rule
24 of MCR, 1960

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STATUS OF APPROVAL OF SCHEMES OF MINING RECEIVED DURING THE

YEAR 2011-2012 AS ON 20 TH. -------------, 2013, -------------------- REGIONAL OFFICE
STATUS STATE CUMULATIVE NUMBER OF MINING PLAN
REC- WITH- REJ- APP-ROVED PENDING UNDER PROCESSING WITH IBM PENDING
EIVED DRAWN ECTED WITH LESS THAN MORE THAN 90 DAYS WITH DGMS
PARTIES 90 DAYS FOR
FOR REGL. ZONAL REGL. ZONA COMMENTS
MODI- OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE L
FICATION OFFIC
E
Mining Scheme JHAR-
under rule 12 of KHAND
MCDR,, 1988
WEST
BENGA
L
Assam
Meghala
ya
TOTAL
Mining Scheme
under rule 12 of
MCDR,, 1988
TOTAL
Modification of
Mining Scheme
under rule 10 of
MCDR,, 1988

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STATUS OF APPROVAL OF SCHEMES OF MINING RECEIVED DURING THE
YEAR 2012-2013 AS ON 20 TH. ----------, 2013

------------------------ REGIONAL OFFICE
STATUS STATE REGION CUMULATIVE NUMBER OF MINING PLAN
REC- WIT REJ- APP- PENDING UNDER PROCESSING WITH IBM PENDING
EIVE H- ECTED ROVE WITH LESS THAN MORE THAN 90 DAYS WITH DGMS
D DRA D PARTIES 90 DAYS FOR
WN FOR REGL. OFFICE ZONAL REGL. ZONAL COMMENTS
MODI- OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE
FICATION
Mining Scheme under JHAR- KOL-
rule 12 of MCDR,, 1988 KHAND KATA
Meghalay
a
Assam
West
Bengal
TOTAL
Mining Scheme under
rule 12 of MCDR,, 1988
Jharkhand
Modification of approved
Mining Scheme under
rule 10 of MCDR,, 1988
Total Modification of
approved Mining
Scheme under rule 10 of
MCDR,, 1988
Grand
Total

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MINING PLANS APPROVED/REJECTEDWITH/WITHOUT BACK REFERENCE DURING

THE PERIOD FROM 21/---/20---- TO 20/---/20----
OFFICE :
PERIOD MINING PLAN APPROVED TOTAL

WITH BACK REFERENCE WITHOUT BACK REFERENCE
APPROVED REJECTED APPROVED REJECTED APPROVED REJECTED
<30days
30-60days
61-90days
>90days
NO. OF MINING PLAN PENDING WITH PARTY

AS ON THE 20TH. _____________20
LESS THAN 3 3 TO 6 MONTHS 6 TO 9 MONTHS 9 TO 12 MONTHS 12 TO 18 MONTHS MORE THAN 18 TOTAL
MONTHS MONTHS

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-------------------REGIONAL OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT ON FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FOR THE MONTH OF __________, 2014
Sl. State Region Number PMCP/FA PMCP/ FA Cumulative no. FMCP/FA FMCP/ FA Cumulative Total of No of certificates issued
No. of approved during expired during of valid approved during expired during the no. of PMCP/FMCP under rule 29A of MCR-1960
mining month the month PMCP/FA month month valid
leases FMCP/FA
Number FA Num- Amount Num- FA Num- FA Num- FA Num- Amo Num Amou For part area For full area Total
amount ber (Rs) ber amount ber amount ber amount ber unt - nt
(Rs.) (Rs) (Rs) (Rs) (Rs) ber (Rs)
Month Cumu Mont Cum Mon Cum

-lative h u- th u-
lativ lativ
e e
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1

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Annexure XXI
FORMAT FOR CONTROL REGISTER OF STATUS OF MINING PLAN
Sl. Nam Lease Area( in Ha.) Mineral District/ Lessee/ Date of Date of Date Date of Date of Date of Date of Name of Rule Amoun Propos Remar
No e of Forest Non- Total State Owner Letter of receipt of draft issue of Approv approval RQP, under t of al ks
Mine Forest Intent from of inspe scrutiny scrutiny al and copy to No. and which process Period
State govt. draft ction letter letter Letter DGMS/ validity subm ing fee
forwarded issued to no. State Govt. itted
to zonal party
office for
approval
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20)

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ANNEXURE XXII
Government of India
Ministry of Mines
Office of the Chief Controller of Mines
No.K-11011/1/2011-CCOM-VOL-I(PF) Nagpur, dated 10/01/2013
CIRCULAR NO2/2013
Sub: Extent of implementation of Approved Mining Plan/Scheme of Miningby the

Lessees / Mine Owners.
The Mining Plan / Scheme of Mining document prepared under MM(D&R) Act 1957,
MCR 1960 and MCDR 1988 are primarily meant for ensuring scientific & systematic
development of Mineral deposits with due care to conservation of Mineral and Environment
protection measures of the mine. Therefore, the extent of implementation plays a vital role in
ensuring the above objectives for greater national perspective.
The Regional offices of Indian Bureau of Mines are advised to ensure the completion
of implementation status of Approved Mining Plan / Scheme of Mining from the Mine
Owners / Lessees as per the enclosed Annexure for uniformity for 2011-12 under Rule 63 of
MCDR 1988 and post it on the IBM Website within 6 months. The same need to continue for
subsequent years too.
This issues with approval of the Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur.
Encl.: as stated. Sd/-

(M.V. Sahasrabudhe)
To,
1. The Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Ajmer / Bangalore /
Bhubaneshwar / Chennai / Dehradun / Goa / Hyderabad / Jabalpur / Kolkata / Nagpur /
Ranchi /Udaipur.
2. The Controller of Mines (NZ/CZ/SZ), Indian Bureau of Mines, Ajmer / Nagpur /
Bangalore.
3. The Technical Secretary, Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur, with reference to your
letter No. T-42042/CGBM/Shah Commission/2012 dated 13.09.2012.

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Annexure
SELF-APPRAISAL NOTE to be submitted by Owner of the mine under Rule 63 of
MCDR, 1988 stating extent of implementation of Approved Mining Plan/Scheme of
Mining during the reporting year of 1/4/20__ to 31/3/20__ along with supporting
plans/sections, representative photographs in hard as well as soft copy.
1 Mine Details Mine Registration Number
taken from IBM
Mine Code
Mineral
Name of The Mine
Lessee
Lease no of State Govt.(TC
No for Goa)
2 Details of Mining Plan/Scheme of Reference No. of Approval
Mining Approved on last Occasion Letter
State
IBM
Approving Authority Government
Five year Implementation From To

Period (Financial Year)
3 Details of Modification Whether modification
Yes No
sought/approved During the sought?
Reporting Year
If yes, state reasons of
seeking such modifications
4 COMPLIANCE OF SALIENT FEATURES OF THE MINING PLAN / SCHEME OF MINING
DURING THE YEAR
Proposal made in Actual
ACTIVITY approved MP/SOM for Implementation
the reporting year During the year
Surface sampling
Type of Exploration
Pitting
Trenching
EXPLORATION
Bore hole drilling
Expenditure in lakh Rupees

Reserve Estimation(including additional
reserve estimation if any)
Resources Identification (including
additional resource estimation if any)
Total Reserves and Resources

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Method of Mining
Opencast/Underground/Combination of
Both
Category
A/B
Site of Mining
(Mention position of working & R.L.)
Quantum of Waste
ROM Production
Gradewise Mineral Production(Same as
given in MCDR Return form)
MINING
Bench
Opencast (Pit
Formation with R.L.

Stripping ratio
wise)
Top RL
Bottom RL
Mine Development
Proposed Development
in m
Name and Number of
Underground
Stopes to be operated
Stoping Operations
Production in tonnes
from Development,
stoping
Total
Site of Waste Disposal
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
(Mention position & R.L.)

Mode of Waste Disposal & waste Dump
Configuration
(Advancing/Retreating method with
number of lifts)
Waste Dump Stabilization/ Garland

drain/ Retaining wall
Check dams/settling tanks
Mode of Blasting (J/H Pop, Plaster

shooting & Deep Hole)
BLASTING
Explosive Storage
Precaution against flying fragments,

ground vibration

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MINE DRAINAGE
Likely depth of mining below water table
Expected pumping of sub-surface water
Mode of disposal of sub-surface water
Feed quantity and Grade

BENEFICIATION
Product quantity and Grade

MINERAL
Tailing quantity and Grade
Site of Tailing Disposal
Tailings Dam Management

Preventive measures envisaged
End use of mineral produced at the mine

USE OF MINERAL
Provision of blending with high grade/

low grade ore
Land Use Pattern in ha.
Area exploited and abandoned
Covered under O/c working
Reclaimed and Rehabilitated
Occupied by Infrastructure
others
Afforestation with type of species
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Reclamation & Rehabilitation of Land

ENVIRONMENT
Ambient air quality
Water quality
Noise Level
Precautions undertaken for temporary
Closure of mine

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Drinking water (In Rupees)
COMMUNITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY

Transport (In Rupees)
Health (In Rupees)
Sanitation (In Rupees)
Education (In Rupees)
Sports (In Rupees)
Recreation Facility (In Rupees)
Employment (In Rupees)
Housing(In Rupees)
Infrastructure((In Rupees)
Roads/Public transport/
communication/electricity
5 Constraints faced at the mines during reporting year while implementing

the salient features of the mining plan/ scheme of mining
Corrective action envisaged by mine management for rectification of the

6
deviation in implementation of salient feature of the mining plan/scheme of
mining as observed under serial no 4
7 Any other information to be included
VERIFICATION
I certify that the information furnished above is correct and complete in all respects.
Date: Signature:
Place: Name in Full:
Designation: Lessee/Agent/Manager/Mining Engineer
Note: Wherever felt necessary, copy of the relevant plan/ section representative photograph
with due integration with the above description is to be enclosed/ uploaded.
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2. RECOGNITION TO PERSONS TO PREPARE MINING PLANS 2-5

3. PROCESSING AND EXAMINATION OF MINING PLANS 6-9

4.0 GUIDELINES FOR SCRUTINY OF MINING PLANS/SCHEME OF MINING 10-16

4.1.4 Reserve/Resource Estimation 11

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5. PROPOSED UNIVERSAL FORMAT FOR MINING PLAN /SCHEME 17-34

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List of Officers involved :-

Revisited by Committee of RCOM, IBM, Kolkata, RCOM, IBM, Bhubaneswar,

Revised by Committee of COM, CCOM Office, COM(CZ) ,

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1.10- Chapter 7 is on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

2.1 Relevant amendments

2.2 Prescribed forms for applying for recognition :

2.3 Procurement and submission of forms :

2.4 Processing of Forms :

2.4.1- Required enclosures

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(iii)Attested copies of all appointment letters after passing Degree in Mining

2.4.2-Grant or refusal of recognition

2.4.3- Period of Recognition and renewal

2.4.4 Procedure for giving registration numbers

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RQP/Regional office code/001/year of registration/A.

2.4.5- Disposal of application of recognition

2.4.5.1- Additional instructions for processing of Form B

i) A key person in Form B must be a whole time employee of the company

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2.5 Information on monthly reports and Maintenance of records of Recognition.

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Note- The copy of approved document is to be sent by Registered Parcel/Speed Post to

3.2 Scrutiny of Mining plans/scheme of mining /FMCP

3.2.2. For convenience of scrutinizing officer, general guidelines in respect of geology,

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3.3 Site Inspection

3.4 Approval of Mining plan/scheme of mining /FMCP:

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All circulars/guidelines/instructions issued by IBM from time to time should be followed

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4.1 Geology and Reserves

4.1.3. Details of Exploration already carried out.

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4.1.4 Reserve/Resource Estimation:

4.2 Opencast mining:

i) Appropriate bench heights and widths

4.2.6. Check for standby provisions

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1.5km -do- 50tonnes 1000tonnes

IBM Manual on Appraisal of Mining Plan 2014

Powder Factor (tonnes of rock/kg of explosive)

4.2.10. Plans and sections:

4.3 Guidelines for Scrutiny of underground mines