The Government of Himachal Pradesh on September 26, 2024, issued the Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) and Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2024, to further amend the Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) and Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2015.
This shall come into force on October 04, 2024.
The following has been stated namely: -
• In rule 2 (1), sub-clause (p) which states the definition of "excavation" shall be substituted with “(p) ‘excavation’ means digging of minerals for the purpose of winning of minerals from any land”.
• In rule 2 (1), sub-clause (zk) which states the definition of "State Geologist" shall be substituted with “(zk) ‘State Geologist’ means State Geologist in the Department of Industries”.
• After rule 23, a new rule "23-A, Transfer of contract" shall be inserted.
• Rules 29, 30, 31, and 32 regarding the grant of permits shall be omitted.
• Rule 75 - "Prevention of illegal storage", sub-rule (3) shall be inserted which states that No dealer shall procure, store, or sale minor minerals more than 500 metric tonnes in a month.
• Rule 78 - "Penalty provisions for illegal storage" shall be substituted with “Any contravention of sub-rule (1), (2) and (3) of rule 75 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which extends to two years, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only), or with both.”
Refer to the attached document for detailed notification.
[Notification no. - Ind-B-F(6)-14/2014-III]
