These rules shall apply to all minerals, except -
(i) petroleum and natural gas;
(ii) coal, lignite and sand for stowing; and
(iii) minor minerals:
Provided that the State Government may by notification extend the application of any of the provisions of these rules, with such modification as may be deemed necessary and appropriate, to minor minerals:
Provided further that the powers and responsibilities to be exercised by the Central Government or the Indian Bureau of Mines in respect of minerals other than minor minerals shall be exercisable by the State Government or State Directorate of Mining and Geology (by whatever named called) or any other authority subordinate to the State Government as may be notified by the State Government while extending the application of these rules to mmor minerals.