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