Section 7: Minimum and maximum area for grant of a mining lease

Marble Development and Conservation Rules, 2002Central Rules · 1957

(1) The minimum area that may be granted under a lease for ensuring mining activities to optimum depth shall not be less than four hectares with the restriction that the dimension on any one side of such area shall not be less than 200 metres.

(2) The maximum area that may be granted under a mining lease shall not exceed fifty hectares;

Provided that the State Government, if it is satisfied on the basis of proposed production level, geological, topographical or other conditions, may for the reasons to be recorded in writing, grant a lease over an area more than the maximum area or less than the minimum area specified under this rule.

CHAPTER III PROSPECTING OPERATIONS

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Act	Marble Development and Conservation Rules, 2002
Section	7
Marginal note	Minimum and maximum area for grant of a mining lease
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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