Operating a Quarry

Rules & Regulations

Woking of quarry in India is governed by many Rules. A few of them are:

• MCDR
• Minor Mineral Rules of the State
• Explosives Rules – Latest Circular
• Explosives Rules
• AN Rules
• Mines Act
• Mines Rules
• Metalliferrous Mines Regulations

Apart from Industrial Disputes Act, Minimum Wages and other Rules Governing the employment of Labour and Running of Industry.

You need clearances/Permissions/ Licenses from

• MOEF
• PESO
• DMS
• DMG of your state
• IBM in case of Major Minerals

Apart from other permissions a normal industry needs.

Though there are many legislations complying with them is not very difficult. Legislative compliances pay back their investments by

• Lowering the cost of procurement of products such as buying explosives directly from the manufactures at a competitive price.
• Being able to buy a better quality of product.
• Reduced Accidents
• Increased productivity
• Reduced fines etc..paid.
• Positive Image among the stake holders and authorities.
• Being able to attract high calibre workers.

You also need to maintain a few simple registers and plans under these Legislations. Order Registers

How can I buy enough good quality explosives for my Excavation needs?

• The best is to understand your requirements, constrains in procurement and the nearest sources of supply and the quality of supply.
• Then apply for the license with proper forms and drawings
• Usual time taken is 6 months.
• The investment payback within 6 months to 3 years in form of
  • Better out put
  • Reduced cost of procurement.
  • Peace of mind.
  • Download Explosives Rules and AN Rules