Mineral Concession Rules,1960State Rules of Chhattisgarh · 1957
(i) An applicant for a reconnaissance permit shall, before deed referred to in sub-rule (1) of rule 7A is executed, deposit as security for the observance of the terms and conditions of the permit a sum of twenty rupees in respect of every square kilometre or part thereof for which the permit is granted.
(ii) Any deposit made under sub-clause (i) above if not forfeited under the rules shall be refunded to the applicant as soon as the report referred to in subrule (1) (vii) of rule 7 is submitted.