Marble Development and Conservation Rules, 2002Central Rules · 1957
(1) Where top soil exists and is to be excavated for prospecting or mining operations for marble, it shall be removed separately.
(2) The top soil so removed shall be utilised for restoration and rehabilitation of the land which is no longer required for prospecting or mining operations or for stabilising or landscaping the external dumps.
(3) Where top soil cannot be used concurrently, it shall be stored separately for future use.