(a) whether the Government is considering to amend Mineral Concession Rules
(MCR) to control the menace of illegal mining in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the progress made in this regard?
(a) whether the Government is considering to amend Mineral Concession Rules
(MCR) to control the menace of illegal mining in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the progress made in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINES (SHRI DINSHA PATEL)
(a) and (b): The Central Government has amended the Rule 26 and Rule 27 of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 vide Notification No. G.S.R. 593 (E), dated the 27th July, 2012. The said amendment provides for refusal for renewal of
mining leases and cancellation of prospecting licences/ mining leases in case of illegal mining.