The Ministry of Mines on May 16, 2023, issued directions to mineral concession holders under rule 58 of MCDR 2017.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a notification S.O.5481(E) dated December 31, 2021, mandating the filling of fly ash in the mine voids and mixing of the same to the extent of 25% with the external dumps in all working leases located within 300 km of radius from any Thermal Power Plant.
A safety and feasibility study is required to be undertaken for all such operational mines with due permissions from DGMS and other regulatory authorities. Therefore, in pursuance to the Rule-58 of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017, it is hereby directed to undertake this study within a period of 60 days.
This order shall come into force on May 16, 2023.
[Notification No. S.O. 2185(E)]
