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Government of India Ministry of MINES INDIAN BUREAU OF MINES NAGPUR

Bulletin of Mineral Information Volume 30, No.1 April - September 2012

Mineral Economics Division

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SECTION – 1

Mineral Legislation and Policy on Export and Import of Minerals/Ores

1. MINERAL LEGISLATION

A. Amendments/Notifications : 1. Ministry of Coal, G.S.R.349(E) 1 2. Ministry of Mines, No.16/27/2011 -MVI (Part) 3 3. Ministry of Mines, S.O.1427(E) 3 4. Ministry of Coal, Corrigendu m, G.S.R. 525(E) 3 5. Ministry of Mines, G.S.R.593(E) 4 6. Ministry of Commerce and Industry, S.O.1665(E) 5 7. Ministry of Mines, S.O.1738(E) 15 8. Ministry of Commerce and Industry S.O.1953(E) 16

B. Court Decisions:

1. Hindustan Copper Ltd. Petit ioner v. State of M.P. & Others, Respondents, AIR 18 2012 Madhya Pradesh 49, Vol. 99, Part 1180, April 2012.

2. Kum. Lalita Chaudhary, Petitioner v. state of Rajasthan & others, Respondents, 19 AIR 2012 Rajasthan 67, Vol. 99, Part 1181, May, 2012.

3. Deepak Kumar etc., Petitioners v. State of Haryana and others, Respondents, 21 AIR 2012, Supreme Court 1386, Vol.99, Part 1181, May, 2012.

4. M/s. Vikas Stone Works, Petitioner v. State of Jharkhand & others, Respondents, 23 AIR 2012, Jharkhand 56, Vol.99, Part 1182, June 2012.

5. B.G. Eshwarappa, Petitioner v. State of Karnataka & others, Respondents, AIR 24 2012, Karnataka 84, vol.99, part 1182, June 2012.

6. M/s. Hutti Gold Mines Company Ltd., Petitioner v. Union of India, Respondent, 25 AIR 2012, Karnataka 88, Vol.99, Part 1182, June 2012.

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7. M/s. Misrilall Jain & Sons and another, Petitioner v. State of Jharkhand and 26 others, Respondents, AIR 2012, Jharkhand 76, vol.99, part 1182, June, 2012.

8. Sarvshri S atysheel & Co., Kailash Gait & others, Petitioners v. State of U.P. & others, Respondents, AIR 2012 Uttarakhand 69, Vol.99, Part 1183, July, 2012. 28

9. M/s. Grinding Mills & others, petitioners, v. State of Rajasthan & another, 29 Respondents, AIR 2012, Rajasthan 110, Vol.99, Part 1183, July, 2012.

10 Hindustan Copper Ltd., Balaghat Petitioner v. State of Madhya Pradesh & others, 31 Respondents, AIR 2012 Madhya Pradesh 120, Vol.99, Part 1184, August, 2012.

11 Smt. Padma Pandey, Petitioner v. State o f Uttar Pradesh & others, Respondents, 32 AIR 2012, Allahabad 117, Vol.99, Part 1184, August 2012.

12 Bodhiram Sethy and another, Petitioners v. Tahasildar, Dharmasala, Responent, 35 AIR 2012, Orissa 143 Vol.99, Part 1185, September, 2012.

13 M/s. Mah arshi Meltchems Pvt.Ltd. Petitioner v. Joint Secretary (Mines), 36 Government of India & others, Respondents, AIR 2012, Karnataka 131, Vol.99, Part 1185,September, 2012.

14 Surendra Mohan Sarda, Petitioner, v. Union of India & others, Respondents, AIR, 38 2012, Jharkhand 120, Vol.99, Part 1185, September, 2012.

SECTION – 2

Trend in Mining, Prospecting and Reconnaissance 40

2.1 Trend in Mining (A) Mining Leases Granted 41 (B) Mining Leases Executed 57 (C) Mining Leases Renewed 65 (D) Mining Leases Revoked 66 (E) Mining Leases Determined 68 (F) Mining Leases Surrendered 68 (G) Mining Leases Terminated 69 II

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Mines

(H) Mines Opened 69 (I) Mines Temporarily Discontinued 69 (J) Mines Reopened 69 (K) Mines Abandoned 70 2.2 Trend in Prospecting (A) Prospecting Licences Granted 71 (B) Prospecting Licences Executed 76 (C) Prospecting Licences Renewed 76 (D) Prospecting Licences Revoked 76

2.3 Trend in Reconnaissance Permits (R.P.)

Reconnaissance Permits (R.P.) Approved/Granted/Executed 77

SECTION – 3

Production of Mineral -based Products (Table 17a & 17 b) 78

SECTION – 4

Highlights

(A) Domestic 80 (B) Abroad 85

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Mineral Legislation and Policy on Export and Import of Minerals/Ores

1. MINERAL LEGISLATION

A. Amendments/Notifications

1. Ministry of Coal, G.S.R.349(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(3) of section 9 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957), the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the Second Schedule of the said Act, namely-

In the Second Schedule to the said Act for item 11 and the entries relating thereto, the following item and entries shall be substituted, namely:-

11. Coal:

A. Coal produced in all the States and Union territories except the State of West Bengal.

(1) Royalty on Coal : The rate of royalty on coal shall be @ 14% (Fourteen percent) ad-valorem on price of coal as reflected in the invoice, excluding taxes, levies and other charges.

(2) Royalty on Lignite: The rate of royalty on lignite shall be @ 6% (Six percent) ad-valorem on transfer price of lignite as ratified by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and for lignite sold to other consumers, the royalty shall be @ 6% (Six percent) ad- valorem on the price of lignite as reflected in the invoice, excluding taxes, levies and other charges.

(3) Royalty on coal and lignite produced from captive mines: For calculating royalty on coal and lignite produced from captive mines, the price of coal and lignite shall mean the basic pithead price of Run of Mine (ROM) coal and lignite, as notified by the Coal India Ltd., Singareni Collieries Company Ltd., and Neyveli Lignite Corporation, for similar Gross Calorific Value (GCV) of coal or lignite for the mines, nearest to that captive mine;

Provided that for the coal and lignite produced from the coal and lignite blocks, allocated under the Government dispensation route for commercial use, the respective ad-valorem royalty shall be applicable on the price notified by the respective State Governments.

(4) Adjustment of royalty against levying of cess: For the States other than West Bengal, for the levy of cess or other taxes specific to coal bearing lands, the royalty allowed shall be adjusted for the local cesses or such taxes, so as to limit the overall revenue yield.

B. Coal produced in the State of West Bengal C. Group Quality of Coal Royalty on coal in Rupees per tonne Group – I Steel Gr-I Seven rupees only per Steel Gr.II tonne Washery-I Direct Feed Group –II Washery-II Six rupees and fifty paise Washery-III only per tonne Semi Coking Gr-I Semi Coking Gr-II Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 6701 and above Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 6401-6700 Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 6101-6400 Group -III Washery-IV Five rupees and fifty paise Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) only per tonne range of 5801-6100 Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 5501-5800 Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 5201-5500 Group -IV Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) Four rupees and thirty range of 4901-5200 paise only per tonne Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 4601-4900 Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 4301-4600

Group Quality of Coal Royalty on coal in Rupees per tonne Group -V Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) Two rupees and fifty paise range of 4001-4300 only per tonne Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 3701-4000 Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 3401-3700 Non-Coking Coal having GCV(Kcal/kg) range of 3101-3400 Non-Coking Coal having GCV =<3100 Explanation : 1. For the purpose of grading of coal, the specification of each grade of the coal shall be as prescribed under rule 3 of the Colliery Control Rules, 2004. 2. The Notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Source: The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II – Section 3-Sub-section (I), dated 10.5.2012.

2. Ministry of Mines, No.16/27/2011-MVI (Part) .-The tenure of the Committee for Review and Restructuring of the functions and role of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) in terms of the policy directions given in the National Mineral Policy, 2008 constituted vide Resolution No.16(27)/2009-M-VI dated 23-7-2009 and modified vide Resolution No.16(27)/2009-M-VI dated 7.1.2010, has been extended by the Government of India till 4 th May, 2012.

The functions of the Committee and other provisions relating thereto will remain the same. ______Source: The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I – Section 1, dated 15.5.2012.

3. S.O.1427(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 32 of the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 (17 of 2003), the Central Government hereby direct the Joint Secretary (Mineral and Regulation) in the Ministry of Mines to exercise all or any of the powers specified in Section 34 of the said Act. ______Source: The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II – Section 3-Sub-section (ii), dated 26.6.2012.

4. Ministry of Coal, Corrigendum, G.S.R. 525(E).- In the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Coal number G.S.R. 349(E), dated 10 th May, 2012 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), dated the 10 th May, 2012 at page 4, in the English version, in the second para for “item 11” read “item 10” and for “11 COAL” read “10 COAL”. ______Source: The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II – Section 3-Sub-section (I), dated 2.7.2012.

5. Ministry of Mines, G.S.R.593(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960, namely.-

1. (1) These rules may be called the Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2012. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 (hereinafter referred to as the said rues), in rule 2, after clause (ii), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:- (iia) “illegal mining” means any reconnaissance or prospecting or mining operation undertaken by any person or a company in any area without holding a reconnaissance permit or a prospecting licence or, as the case may be, a mining lease, as required under sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Act.

Explanation.- For the purpose of this clause, -

(a) Violation of any rules, other than the rules made under section 23C of the Act, within the mining lease area by a holder of a mining lease shall not include illegal mining;

(b) Any area granted under a reconnaissance permit or a prospecting licence or a mining lease, as the case may be, shall be considered as an area held with lawful authority by the holder of such permit or licence or a lease, while determining the extent of illegal mining.

3. In the said rules, in rule 26 after sub-rule (3), the following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:-

“(3A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), where an applicant for renewal of mining lease under rule 24A is convicted of illegal mining, and there are no interim orders of any court of law suspending the operations of the order of such conviction in appeals pending against such conviction in any court of law, the State Government may after giving such applicant an opportunity of being heard and for reasons to be recorded in writing and communicated to the applicant, refuse to renew such mining lease.”

4. In the said rules, in rule 27 after sub-rule (4), the following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:-

“(4A) If the lessee holding a mining lease or a licencee holding a prospecting licence, is convicted of illegal mining and there are no interim orders of any court of law suspending the operation of the order of such conviction in appeals pending against such conviction in any court of law, the State Government may, without prejudice to any other proceedings that may be taken under the Act or the rules framed thereunder, after giving such lessee or licencee an opportunity of being heard

and for reasons to be recorded in writing and communicated to the lessee or licencee, determine such mining lease or, as the case may be, cancel such prospecting licence and forfeit whole or part of the security deposit.” ______Source: The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II – Section 3-Sub-section (i), dated 27.7.2012.

6. Ministry of Commerce and Industry, S.O.1665(E).-In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5, read along with Section 3(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act,1992, read with paragraph 2.1 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Schedule 1 - Import Policy of the ITC (HS), 2012.

3. In Chapter 26, in heading 2601, in sub-heading 2601 11, for the ITC HS Codes 2601 11 10 to 2601 11 90 and the entries relating thereto, the following the ITC HS Codes items and entries shall be substituted, namely:

Current: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites: 2601 11 Non-agglomerated: 2601 11 10 Iron ore lumps (60% Fe or more) Free 2601 11 20 Iron ore lumps (below 60% Fe, including black iron Free ore containing upto 10% Mn) 2601 11 30 Iron ore fines (62% Fe or more) Free 2601 11 40 Iron ore fines (below 62% Fe) Free 2601 11 50 Iron ore concentrates Free 2601 11 90 Other Free

As Amended: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites: 2601 11 Non-agglomerated: Iron ore lumps (60% Fe or more) 2601 11 11 60% Fe or more but below 62% Fe kg. 10% Free 2601 11 12 62% Fe or more but below 65% Fe kg. 10% Free 2601 11 19 65% Fe and above kg. 10% Free

Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions Iron ore lumps (below 60% Fe, including black iron ore containing up to 10% Mn) 2601 11 21 below 55% Fe kg. 10% Free 2601 11 22 55% Fe or more but below 58% Fe kg. 10% Free 2601 11 29 58% Fe or more but below 60% Fe kg. 10% Free Iron ore fines (62% Fe or more) 2601 11 31 62% Fe or more but below 65% Fe kg. 10% Free 2601 11 39 65% Fe and above kg. 10% Free Iron ore Fines (below 62% Fe) 2601 11 41 below 55% Fe kg. 10% Free 2601 11 42 55% Fe or more but below 58% Fe kg. 10% Free 2601 11 43 58% Fe or more but below 60% Fe kg. 10% Free 2601 11 49 60% Fe or more but below 62% Fe kg. 10% Free 2601 11 50 Iron ore concentrates kg. 10% Free 2601 11 90 Others kg. 10% Free 5 In Chapter 74, in heading 7404,- (a) In ITC (HS) code 7404 00 12, in the entry in column (2), for the words "ISRI code word 'Palms'", the following words shall be substituted, namely:-

Current Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 740400 12 Copper scrap, namely the following: Copper wire Free scrap covered by ISRI code words 'Barley', 'Berry' and 'Birch'; Heavy copper scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Candy'; Unalloyed copper scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Cliff'; Copper wire nodules scrap covered by ISRI code words 'Clove', 'Cobra' and 'Cocoa'; Light copper scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Dream'; Muntz metal tubes covered by ISRI code word 'Palms'

As Amended: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7404 00 12 Copper scrap, namely the following: Copper wire Free scrap covered by ISRI code words 'Barley', 'Berry' and 'Birch'; Heavy copper scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Candy'; Unalloyed copper scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Cliff'; Copper wire nodules scrap covered by ISRI code words 'Clove', 'Cobra' and 'Cocoa'; Light copper scrap covered by ISRI code

Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7404 00 12 Copper scrap, namely the following: Copper wire Free word 'Dream'; Muntz metal tubes covered by ISRI code word 'Palms'; Miscellaneous copper-containing skimmings, grindings, ashes, irony brass and copper, residues and slags covered by ISRI code word 'Drove'; Copper wire scrap with various types of insulation covered by ISRI code word 'Druid'

(b) In ITC (HS) Code 7404 00 22, in the entry in column (2), for the words "ISRI code word 'Parch'", the following words shall be substituted, namely,-

Current: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7404 00 22 Brass scrap, namely the following: Refinery brass Free scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Drink'; Composition of Red brass scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Ebony'; Red brass composition turnings scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Enerv'; Genuine babbit-lined brass bushings scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Elder'; Machinery or hard brass solids scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Engel'; Machinery or hand brass solids scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Erin'; Cocks and faucets scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Grape'; Yellow brass scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Honey'; Yellow brass castings covered by ISRI code word 'Ivory'; New brass clippings covered by ISRI code word 'Label'; Yellow brass primer covered by ISRI code word 'Lark'; Brass pipe covered by ISRI code word 'Melon'; Yellow brass rod turnings covered by ISRI code word 'Night'; New yellow brass rod ends covered by ISRI code word 'Noble'; Yellow brass turnings covered by ISRI code word 'Nomad'; Mixed unsweated auto radiators covered by ISRI code word 'Ocean'; Admiralty brass condenser tubes covered by ISRI code word 'Pales'; Aluminium brass condenser tubes covered by ISRI code word 'Pallu'; Manganese bronze solids covered by ISRI code word 'Parch'.

As amended: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7404 00 22 Brass scrap, namely the following: Refinery brass Free scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Drink'; Composition of Red brass scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Ebony'; Red brass composition turnings scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Enerv'; Genuine babbit-lined brass bushings scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Elder'; Machinery or hard brass solids scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Engel'; Machinery or hand brass solids scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Erin'; Cocks and faucets scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Grape'; Yellow brass scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Honey'; Yellow brass castings covered by ISRI code word 'Ivory'; New brass clippings covered by ISRI codeword 'Label'; Yellow brass primer covered by ISRI code word 'Lark'; Brass pipe covered by ISRI code word 'Melon'; Yellow brass rod turnings covered by ISRI code word 'Night'; New yellow brass rod ends covered by ISRI code word 'Noble'; Yellow brass turnings covered by ISRI code word 'Nomad'; Mixed unsweated auto radiators covered by ISRI code word 'Ocean'; Admiralty brass condenser tubes covered by ISRI code word 'Pales'; Aluminium brass condenser tubes covered by ISRI code word 'Pallu'; Manganese bronze solids covered by ISRI code word 'Parch'; High Grade-Low Lead Bronze/Brass Solids covered by ISRI code word 'Eland'; High lead bronze solids and borings covered by ISRI code word 'Elias'; Clean fired 70/30 brass shell cases free of primers and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word 'Lace'; Clean fired 70/30 brass shell cases containing the brass primers and containing no other foreign material covered by ISRI code word 'Lady'; Clean fired 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word 'Lake'; Clean muffled (popped) 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word 'Lamb'. 6 In Chapter 75, in ITC (HS) Code 7503 00 10, in the entry in column (2), for the words "other floating structures", the following words shall be substituted, namely:-

Current: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 75030010 Nickel scrap, namely the following: New nickel scrap Free covered by ISRI code word 'Aroma'; Old nickel scrap covered by ISRI code word' Burly'; New cupro nickel clips and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Dandy'; Cupro nickel solids covered by ISRI code word 'Daunt'; Soldered cupro-nickel solids covered by ISRI code word 'Delta'; Cupro nickel spinnings, turnings, borings covered by ISRI code word 'Decoy'; Miscellaneous nickel copper and nickel copper iron covered by ISRI code word 'Depth'; New R-monel clippings solids covered by ISRI code word 'Hitch'; New mixed monel solid sand clippings covered by ISRI code word 'House'; Old monel sheet and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Ideal'; k-monel solids covered by ISRI code word 'Indian'; Soldered monel sheet and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Junto'; Monel castings covered by ISRI code word 'Lemon'; Monel turnings covered by ISRI code word 'Lemur'; Nickel scrap obtained by breaking up of ships, boats and other floating structures

As Amended: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7503 00 10 Nickel scrap, namely the following: New nickel scrap Free covered by ISRI code word 'Aroma'; Old nickel scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Burly'; New cupro nickel clips and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Dandy'; Cupro nickel solids covered by ISRI code word 'Daunt'; Soldered cupro-nickel solids covered by ISRI code word 'Delta'; Cupro nickel spinnings, turnings, borings covered by ISRI code word 'Decoy'; Miscellaneous nickel copper and nickel copper iron covered by ISRI code word 'Depth'; New R-monel clippings solids covered by ISRI code word 'Hitch'; New mixed monel solids and clippings covered by ISRI code word 'House'; Old monel sheet and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Ideal'; k-monel solids covered by ISRI code word 'Indian'; Soldered monel sheet and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Junto'; Monel castings covered by ISRI code word 'Lemon'; Monel turnings covered by ISRI code word 'Lemur';

Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7503 00 10 Nickel scrap obtained by breaking up of ships, boats Free and other floating structures; Nickel-iron batteries to be sold free of crates, copper terminal connectors and excess liquid, must be free of nickel cadmium batteries covered by ISRI code word 'Vaunt'

7. In Chapter 76, in heading 7602, in ITC (HS) Code 7602 00 10, in column (2), the following amendments are made:

Current: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 76020010 Aluminium scrap, namely the following: Clean Free aluminium lithographic sheets covered by ISRI code word 'Tablet'; New, Clean aluminium lithographic sheets covered by ISRI code word 'Tabloid'; Mixed low copper aluminium clippings and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Taboo'; Clean mixed old alloy sheet aluminium covered by ISRI code word 'Taint/Tabor'; New aluminium can stock covered by ISRI code word 'Take'; Old can stock covered by ISRI code word 'Talap'; Shredded aluminium used beverages can (U) scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Talcred'; Densified aluminium used beverages can (UBC) scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Taldack'; Baled aluminium used beverage can (UBC) scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Taldon'; Briquetted aluminium used beverage can (UBC) scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Taldork'; Painted siding covered by ISRI code word 'Tale'; Coated scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Talent'; Aluminium scrap radiators covered by ISRI code word 'Talk'; E.C. aluminium nodules covered by ISRI code word 'Tall'; New pure aluminium wire and cable covered by ISRI code word 'Talon'; New mixed aluminium wire and cable covered by ISRI code word 'Tanri'; Old pure aluminium wire and cable covered by ISRI code word 'Taste'; Old mixed aluminium wire and cable covered by ISRI code word 'Tassel'; Aluminium pistons covered by ISRI code word 'Tarry'; Segregated aluminium borings and turnings covered

Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 76020010 by ISRI code word 'Tepid'; New aluminium foil Free covered by ISRI code word 'Terse'; Old aluminium foil covered by ISRI code word 'Testy'; Aluminium grindings covered by ISRI code word 'Thigh'; Sweated aluminium covered by ISRI code word 'Throb'; Segregated new aluminium alloy clippings and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Tooth'; Mixed new aluminium alloy clippings and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Tough'; Segregated new aluminium castings, forgings and extrusions covered by ISRI code word 'Tread'; Aluminium auto castings covered by ISRI codeword 'Trump'; Insulated aluminium wire scrap covered by ISRI codeword 'Twang'; Aluminium airplane castings covered by ISRI code word 'Twist'; Fragmentizer aluminium scrap (from automobile shredder) covered by ISRI code word 'Twitch'

As Amended: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7602 00 10 Aluminium scrap, namely the following: Clean Free aluminium lithographic sheets covered by ISRI code word 'Tablet'; New, Clean aluminium lithographic sheets covered by ISRI code word 'Tabloid'; Mixed low copper aluminium clippings and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Taboo'; Clean mixed old alloy sheet aluminium covered by ISRI code word 'Taint/Tabor'; New aluminium can stock covered by ISRI code word 'Take'; Old can stock covered by ISRI code word 'Talc'; Shredded aluminium used beverages can (U) scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Talcred'; Densified aluminium used beverages can (UBC) scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Taldack'; Baled aluminium used beverage can (UBC) scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Taldon'; Briquetted aluminium used beverage can (UBC) scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Taldork'; Painted siding covered by ISRI code word 'Tale'; Coated scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Talent'; Aluminium scrap radiators covered by ISRI code word 'Talk'; E.C. aluminium nodules covered by ISRI code word 'Tall'; New pure aluminium wire and cable covered by ISRI code

Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7602 00 10 covered by ISRI code word 'Tann'; Old pure Free aluminium wire and cable covered by ISRI code word 'Taste'; Old mixed aluminium wire and cable covered by ISRI code word 'Tassel'; Aluminium pistons covered by ISRI code word 'Tarry'; Segregated aluminium borings and turnings covered by ISRI code word 'Teens'; Mixed aluminium castings covered by ISRI code word 'Telic'; Mixed aluminium castings covered by ISRI code word 'Tense'; Wrecked airplane sheet aluminium covered by ISRI code word 'Tepid'; New aluminium foil covered by ISRI code word 'Terse'; New aluminium foil covered by ISRI code word 'Tetra'; Old aluminium foil covered by ISRI code word 'Tesla'; Aluminium grindings covered by ISRI code word 'Thigh'; Sweated aluminium covered by ISRI code word 'Throb'; Segregated new aluminium alloy clippings and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Tooth'; Mixed new aluminium alloy clippings and solids covered by ISRI code word 'Tough'; Segregated new aluminium castings, forgings and extrusions covered by ISRI code word 'Tread'; Aluminium auto castings covered by ISRI code word 'Trump'; Insulated aluminium wire scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Twang'; Aluminium airplane castings covered by ISRI code word 'Twist'; Fragmentizer aluminium scrap (from automobile shredder) covered by ISRI code word 'Twitch'; Aluminium auto or truck wheels covered by ISRI code word 'Troma'; Fragmentizer aluminium scrap from automobile shredders covered by ISRI code word 'Tweak'; Burnt fragmentize aluminium scrap from automobile shredders covered by ISRI code word 'Twire'; Shredded non-ferrous scrap (predominantly aluminium) covered by ISRI code word 'Zorba'; Aluminium drosses, spatterns, spellings, skimmings and sweepings covered by ISRI code word 'Thirl'; New production aluminium extrusions covered by ISRI code word 'Tata'; All aluminium radiators from automobiles covered by ISRI code word 'Tally'; Aluminium extrusions '10/10' covered by ISRI code word 'Toto'; Aluminium extrusions dealer grade covered by the word 'Tutu'.

8. In Chapter 78, in ITC (HS) Code 7802 00 10, in the entry in column (2), for the words "ISRI code word 'Roses', the following words and brackets shall be substituted, namely:- Current: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7802 00 10 Lead scrap, namely the following: Scrap lead-soft Free covered by ISRI code word 'Racks'; Mixed hard or soft scrap lead covered by ISRI code word 'Radio'; Lead covered copper cable covered by ISRI code word 'Relay'; Wheel weights covered by ISRI code word 'Ropes'; Mixed common babbit covered by ISRI code word 'Roses'

As Amended: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7802 00 10 Lead scrap, namely the following: Scrap lead-soft Free covered by ISRI code word 'Racks'; Mixed hard or soft scrap lead covered by ISRI code word 'Radio'; Lead covered copper cable covered by ISRI code word 'Relay'; Wheel weights covered by ISRI code word 'Ropes'; Mixed common babbit covered by ISRI code word 'Roses'; Lead battery plates whether automotive, industrial or mixed covered by ISRI code word 'Rails'; Scrap drained/dry whole intact lead covered by ISRI code word 'Rains'; Battery lugs free of scrap lead, wheel weights, battery plates, rubber or plastic case material and other foreign material covered by ISRI code word 'Rakes'; Lead covered copper cable free of armoured covered cable and foreign material covered by ISRI code word 'Relay'; Lead dross covered by ISRI code word 'Rents'; Scrap wet whole intact lead batteries consisting of SLI (starting, lighting and ignition), automotive, truck, 8-D and commercial golf cart and marine type batteries covered by ISRI codeword 'Rink'; Scrap industrial intact lead cells consisting of plates enclosed by some form of complete plastic case covered by ISRI code word 'Rono'; Scrap whole Intact Industrial Lead Batteries Consisting of bus, diesel, locomotive, telephone or steel cased batteries covered by ISRI code word 'Roper'

9. In Chapter 79, in ITC (HS) Code 7902 00 10, in the entry in column (2), for the word "oxidation", the following words shall be substituted, namely:-

Current: Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7902 00 10 Zinc scrap, namely the following : Old zinc die cast- Free scrap covered by ISRI Code word ‘Saves’; New Zinc die cast scrap covered by ISRI Code word ‘Scabs’; New plated zinc die cast scrap covered by ISRI Code word 'Scope'; Zinc die cast automotive grills covered by ISRI Code word 'Scoot'; Old scrap zinc covered by ISRI Code word 'Score'; New zinc clippings covered by ISRI Code word 'Screen'; Zinc die cast slabs or pigs covered by ISRI Code word 'Scull'; Crushed clean sorted fragmentizers die cast scrap, as produced from automobile fragmentizers covered by ISRI Code word 'Scribe'; Hot dip galvanizers slab zinc dross (Batch process) covered by ISRI Codeword 'Scrub' (minimum 92% zinc) - free of skimmings; Continuous line galvanizing slab zinc top dross covered by ISRI Code word 'Seal' (minimum 90% zinc) - free of skimmings; Continuous line galvanizing slab zinc bottom dross covered by ISRI Code word 'Seam'(minimum 92% zinc) - free of skimmings; Prime zinc die casts covered by ISRI Code word 'Shelf' (85% zinc) - free from corrosion or oxidation.

As Amended: Exim Code Ite m Description Policy Policy Conditions 7902 00 10 Zinc scrap, namely the following: Old zinc die cast Free scrap covered by ISRI Code word 'Saves'; New zinc die cast scrap covered by ISRI Code word 'Scabs'; New plated zinc die cast scrap covered by ISRI Code word 'Scope'; Zinc die cast automotive grills covered by ISRI Code word 'Scoot'; Old scrap zinc covered by ISRI Code word 'Score'; New zinc clippings covered by ISRI Code word 'Screen'; Zinc die cast slabs or pigs covered by ISRI Code word 'Scull'; Crushed clean sorted fragmentizers die cast scrap, as produced from automobile fragmentizers covered by ISRI Code word 'Scribe'; Hot dip galvanizers slab zinc dross (Batch process) covered

Exim Code Item Description Policy Policy Conditions 7902 00 10 by ISRI Code word 'Scrub' (minimum 92% zinc) - Free free of skimmings; Continuous line galvanizing slab zinc top dross covered by ISRI Code word 'Seal' (minimum 90% zinc) - free of skimmings; Continuous line galvanizing slab zinc bottom dross covered by ISRI Code word 'Seam' (minimum 92% zinc) - free of skimmings; Prime zinc die casts covered by ISRI Code word 'Shelf' (85% zinc) - free from corrosion or oxidation; Unsorted zinc die cast scrap produced from automobile fragmentizers containing about 55% zinc-bearing scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Scroll'.

10. Effect of this Notification: Amendments carried out in the Budget 2012 have been incorporated in the ITC (HS), 2012. ______Source: The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II – Section 3-Sub-section (ii), dated 23.7.2012.

7. Ministry of Mines, S.O.1738(E).-Whereas, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952 (60 of 1952), the Central Government vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Mines, number S.O.2817(E), dated 22 nd November, 2010, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section(ii), dated the 22 nd November, 2010, appointed a Commission of Inquiry consisting of Shri Justice M.B. Shah, retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance, namely, mining of iron ore and manganese ore in contravention of the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957), the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (69 of 1980), the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) and other Central and State Acts and the Rules and guidelines issued thereunder and raising, transportation and exporting of such ores illegally or without lawful authority at various places within the country and to submit its report to the central Government as soon as possible but not later than eighteen months from the date of its first sitting;

And whereas, the first sitting of the Commission was held on the 17 th day of January, 2011 and the Commission has to submit its report on or before the 16 th day of July, 2012;

And whereas, the Commission is collecting and compiling information on mining from seven important mineral producing States, which is quite voluminous in nature and the States will take long time for supply of such information and the Commission requires further more time for completion of its report;

Now therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (60 of 1952), the Central Government hereby extends the term of the Shri Justice M.B. Shah Commission of Inquiry for a period of one year beyond the 16 th day of July, 2012 up to the 16 th Day of July, 2013. ------Source: The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II – Section 3-Sub-section (ii), dated 6.8.2012.

8. Ministry of Commerce and Industry S.O.1953(E) .-In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 as amended, read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in Schedule-I (Imports) to the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items:

2. Import Licensing Note No. (2) inserted at the end of Chapter 25, will be amended to read as : “Import of rough marble blocks will be subject to conditions laid down in Notification No.12 dated 22 nd August, 2012.”

3. Conditions for import of marble.

(A) The following Policy provisions will be applicable for import of Rough Marble Blocks and Travertine for the financial year 2012-13. This will supersede earlier Policy /Guidelines for issue of import licenses of Rough Marble Blocks.

(B) Attention is invited to ITC HS Codes 25151100 and 25151210 indicated in Schedule-1 (Imports) of ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items. As per the provisions contained therein, import of Marble and Travertine – Crude or Roughly trimmed and merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks of a rectangular (including square) shape is restricted and subject to import licensing procedures.

(C) The applications for import license for import of rough marble blocks and travertine under the above mentioned ITC HS Codes will be considered in the following manner: -

I. Eligibility of the units will be decided based on the following three criteria:

(a) Units who have installed marble gangsaw machine (except 100% EOUs and units in SEZ) on or prior to 31.3.2012. The marble gangsaw machine shall be in the name of the applicant only. No gangsaw on “Lease Basis” shall be considered for the purpose of allocation of import entitlement.

(b) The Units should have been in operation for 5 years on or prior to 31.3.2012.

(c) All eligible units as per (a) above should have cumulative turnover of atleast Rupees Five crores ( Rs 5 Crores) during the 5 years period i.e financial years 2006-07 to 2010-11 irrespective of whether it is from domestic or foreign sources in respect of processed marble slabs/tiles only.

II. Floor Price -

Licenses for import of crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine blocks or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise into blocks of a rectangular (including square) shape shall be subject to a floor price of US$ 325 per Metric Tonne (MT), which shall be endorsed on all licenses.

III. Entitlement :

The total import of Rough Marble and Travertine blocks under ITC HS Codes 25151100 and 25151210 will be subject to a ceiling of 6 lakh MT for the whole of the licensing year, 2012-13. Eligible units will be entitled for an import license on the basis of cumulative turnover ( indigenous or foreign) of atleast Rupees 5 crores of processed marble slabs/tiles only, over the previous five financial years 2006-07 to 2010-11. The quantity so calculated will however be subject to the overall ceiling of 3000 MT for the first gang saw and 1500 MT for every subsequent gang saw.

IV. Actual User Condition:

All licenses shall be subject to actual user condition. Modalities for submitting hard copies of the applications is attached as Annexure 1 to this notification.

V. Monthly Return

License holders shall file monthly returns regarding imports made by them, to the concerned Regional Authority of DGFT by the 15 th of each succeeding month in which license is obtained (for example if a license is obtained on 13 th September, the license holder will file monthly return for imports made in September by 15 th of October and for each month thereafter by the 15 th ). This is a mandatory requirement.

VI. Validity of Import licences

Licenses for Import of Marble and Travertine will have a validity upto 30 th September 2013.

4. Effect of this notification:

Import policy of Rough Marble and Travertine blocks for the year 2012-13 has been notified with a quota of 6 lakh MT and an MIP of US$ 325 per MT . ------Source: The Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-II, Section-3, Sub Section (ii), dated 22 nd August, 2012.

B. Court Decisions:

1. Hindustan Copper Ltd. Petitioner v. State of M.P. & Others, Respondents, AIR 2012 Madhya Pradesh 49, Vol.99, Part 1180, April 2012.

Subject: Questions involved in this petition as to i) Whether copper concentrate is a mineral; and, ii) Whether explanation (b) to Part B of Section 3 of the M.P. Electricity Duty Act, 1949, applies even though manufacturing process is involved to bring it into existence.

Facts: The petitioner is a Government company. It’s Malajkhand Copper Mining & Ore Concentration Project is situated in district Balaghat, M.P., where the petitioner is engaged in extraction of copper ore by open cast mining process. The Copper concentrate is prepared in the plant and stored in concentrate storage sheds. The open pit mine (mining area) and the processing plant/ machineries (factory area) are all situated in a large tract of land taken on mining lease from the State Government. Petitioner has submitted that the processing part must be treated to be an activity separate and distinct from mining as such processing is carried out in the factory area.

Section 3 of the M.P. Electricity Duty Act, 1949 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) which provides for levy of electricity duty on sale or consumption of electrical energy, was amended by M.P. Act No.21 of 1986. Explanation (b) to part B of Section 3 of the Act defines the term ‘mine’ to mean a mine to which the Mines Act, 1952 applies and includes the premises or machinery situated in or ‘adjacent’ to a mine and used for crushing, processing, treating and transporting the mineral.

The petitioner being aggrieved by the extended definition of mine, the effect of which is to include the processing apart from mining and prescription of higher rate of duty for mine i.e. for composite activities of mine and processing, filed a writ petition.

Learned senior counsel for the petitioner submitted that copper ore is extracted at the mine pit and then it was subjected to processing where after copper ore becomes copper concentrate which is a different commodity which is an excisable product. Therefore, copper concentrate is not a mineral. Consequently, Explanation (b) to part B of Section 3 of the Act should not apply to the activity of processing copper ore.

Learned Additional Advocate General for the respondents 1 and 2 submitted that copper concentrate is a mineral. In support of his submission he has invited court’s attention to the definition contained in Section 2 (jj) of the Mines Act, 1952 as well as Schedules I and Ii appended to the MMDR Act, 1957.

Learned counsel for the respondent No.3 contended that copper ore does not cease to be a ‘mineral’ merely because it is subjected to the stated processing, and therefore the copper concentrate does not lose its identity as a mineral. It was further contended that even though the copper ore is subjected to processing yet its chemical structure does not change.

Decision : High Court has held that if the copper ore is converted to copper concentrate by processing, it only enriches content of copper in the copper concentrate and it does not cease to be ‘mineral’, merely on its conversion from copper ore to copper concentrate . Further, copper concentrate is a mineral as defined in Explanation (b) to Part B of Section 3 of the Act and, therefore the Explanation (b) of Part B of Section 3 of the Act applies to it.

The High Court has also stated that the word ‘adjacent’ does not mean ‘adjoining’ or ‘abutting’, but has a wider connotation, and would include close proximity such being in the same locality.

In the result, the High Court has dismissed the writ petition.

Petition dismissed.

2. Kum. Lalita Chaudhary, Petitioner v. State of Rajasthan & others, Respondents, AIR 2012 Rajasthan 67, Vol. 99, Part 1181, May, 2012 .

Subject: Challenging the order passed by the Mining Engineer dated 8.1.2002 revoking the grant of mining lease, without affording opportunity of hearing.

Facts: Petitioner applied for grant of mining lease for mineral masonry stone for an area of 9997.1 sq. meters near village Khatehpura, tehsil & district Jhunjhunu and after complying with the formalities mining lease came to be sanctioned in favour of the petitioner by the competent authority vide its order dated 28.6.2001 on certain terms and conditions incorporated in the sanction order itself and endorsement thereof was also made by the Mining Engineer to the District Collector, Jhunjhunu for grant of NOC. Admittedly, within a period of thirty days from the sanction order dated 28.6.2001 no NOC was granted from the office of the District Collector and by deemed fiction in terms of clause (3) of the sanction order dated 28.6.2001 the authority could have drawn presumption of NOC being granted by

the authority i.e. the District Collector but the District Collector refused to grant NOC vide its communication dated 4.1.2002 primarily on the premise that mining lease has been sanctioned over Khasra No.124 village Khatehpura and nearby mining lease area there is a Mazar and on its western side there is a senior secondary school and a puccka pond also, taking note thereof NOC was declined and taking into consideration the later communication of the District Collector dated 4.1.2002, the Mining Engineer as its own revoked the sanction order dated 28.6.2001 vide its order dated 8.1.2002 and admittedly no opportunity of hearing was afforded to the petitioner before the order dated 8.1.2002 came to be passed by the Mining Engineer.

The petitioner being aggrieved by the order of revocation dated 8.1.2002 preferred appeal under Rule 43 of Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1986 (‘Rule, 1986’). However, by order without assigning any reasons the appeal preferred came to be dismissed on 22.8.2005 against which the petitioner preferred further revision under Rule 47 of the Rules, 1986 and was also rejected on 3.7.2006.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that once the mining lease was granted and sanctioned by the competent authority vide its order dated 28.6.2001 it could not have been revoked without affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and denial thereof is in clear violation of principles of natural justice.

He further contended that once the mining lease stood sanctioned there is no provision for seeking NOC from the office of District Collector. However, after the lease deed is executed and permission is granted to the lease holder to undertake mining operations he is under obligation to comply with the conditions referred to under Rule 18 of the Rules, 1986.

He further contended that action of the respondent is discriminatory because lease holders of mining No.1/96 as well as 2/96 are running their mining operations which are almost at the same distance but the local residents have not raised any objection regarding mining operations being carried out by the lease holders of mining lease Nos. 1 & 2 of 1996, they have been allowed to excavate and undertake mining operations but so far as case of the petitioner is concerned despite she being similarly situated her letter of sanction has been revoked on the said premise and despite this fact being pointed out by the petitioner neither the appellate nor the revisional authority has considered and that being so the action of the respondents is discriminatory and in violation of Article 14 of the Constitution.

Learned Councel for the respondents has contended that at the stage when the appeal was preferred by the petitioner opportunity was available to make submissions and that was availed at the appellate and the revisional stage and that being so there was no denial of principles of natural justice.

He further contended that grant of mining lease does not confer rights in favour of the petitioner, in absence where of there was no requirement to comply with the principles of natural justice when the authority took decision to revoke the order of sanction vide order impugned dated 8.1.2002.

Decision : The High Court has stated that the scheme of Rules, 1986 lease has to be granted by the department of mines and petitioner is under legal obligation to comply. However, the NOC have to be obtained from the office of the District Collector for verification since the mining area falls within jurisdiction of the District Collector and he being the custodian his NOC is required which may assist the authority to take further action but if the District Collector has failed in discharge of its obligation to grant NOC within stipulated period of 30 days by deemed fiction it will be presumed that sanction has been granted and that being so any later decision would not have annulled the action of the department and in the instant case since the District Collector failed in taking decision either for grant or rejection of NOC within 30 days of letter of sanction dated 28.6.2001, certainly presumption would be drawn of NOC being granted and in such circumstances further action taken by the respondent regarding revocation vide order dated 8.1.2002 based on the letter of District Collector dated 4.1.2002 cannot be held to be justified in the eye of law.

The High Court has further stated that action of the respondents appears to be discriminatory and in violation of Article 14 of the Constitution as they permitted and sanctioned two mining lease 1/1996 and 2/1996 which are at nearby place and at the same distance as evident from the site plan.

Consequently, the High Court has allowed the writ petition and quashed the impugned orders dated 8.1.2002, 22.8.2005 and 3.7.2006 without any costs. The High Court has directed to the respondents to initiate further action regarding execution of mining lease in terms of letter of sanction dated 28.6.2001 in accordance with law, and shall ensure compliance of the judgement within two months.

Petition allowed.

3. Deepak Kumar etc., Petitioners v. State of Haryana and others, Respondents, AIR 2012, Supreme Court 1386, Vol.99, Part 1181, May, 2012 .

Subject: Writ petition filed for i) Challenging the validity of the auction notice issued by the Govt. of Haryana; and ii) alleged illegal mining going on in the State of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Facts: The Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Haryana issued an auction notice dated 3.6.2011 proposing to auction the extraction of minor mineral boulders, gravel

and sand quarries of an area not exceeding 4.5 hectares in each case in the district of Panchkula, auction notices dated 8.8.2011 in the district of Panchkula, Ambala and Yamuna Nagar exceeding 5 hectares and above, quarrying minor mineral, road metal and masonary stone mines in the district of Bhilwani, stone, sand mines in the district of Mohindergarh, slate stone mines in the district of Rewari, and also in the districts of Kurukshetra, Karnal, Faridabad and Palwal, with certain restrictions for quarrying in the river beds of Yamuna, Tangri, Markanda, Ghaggar, Krishnavati River basin, Dohan River basin etc. The validity of those auction notices is challenged by this petition, also made complaint of illegal mining going on the State of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioners contended that CEC report is silent about those aspects and also whether 1 km distance has been maintained between the mining blocks of less than 5 hectares. It was also contended that mining areas earmarked are at the foothills of fragile Himalayan ranges known as Shivalik Hills, which are spread over the districts of Panchkula, Ambala and Yamuna Nagar and the illegal and excessive mining has caused serious environmental degradation and ecological impact, and no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has ever taken place in areas earmarked for mining especially on the river beds.

Learned Senior Counsel appearing for the State of Haryana contended that the State has taken adequate and effective precautions to maintain 1 km separation between mining blocks of less than 5 hectares each and that the auction notice dated 3.6.2011 itself has imposed strict restrictions on quarrying in the river beds so also the auction notice dated 8.8.2011. Further it was pointed out that the notification dated 14.9.2006 would not apply for quarrying minor minerals from areas of less than 5 hectares and, therefore, no environmental impact assessment needs to be undertaken either at the instance of the State Government or the Project Proponent.

Learned Additional Solicitor General appearing for the Ministry of Environment and Forest submitted that the grant or allotment of mining licence/ lease of smaller plots of less than five hectares should not be encouraged from the environmental point of view and that the applicability of EIA notification of 2006, has to be seen in its letter and spirit so as to ensure environmental safeguards in place and implemented for sustainable mining. It was also assured that if environmental clearance is sought for covering a mining area of less than five hectares, the same shall be immediately attended to and necessary clearance would be granted in accordance with law.

Decision : The Supreme Court has stated that the State of Haryana and various other states have not so far implemented the recommend ations of the Ministry of Environment and

Forest or the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Mines before issuing auction notices granting short term permits by way of auction of minor mineral boulders, gravel, sand etc. in the river beds and elsewhere of less than 5 hectares. The Supreme Court has further directed to all the States, Union Territories, Ministry of Environment and Forest and the Ministry of Mines to give effect to the recommendations made by Ministry of Environment and Forest in its report of March 2010 and the model guidelines framed by the Ministry of Mines, within a period of six months from today and submit their compliance reports.

The Supreme Court has also directed that Central Government also should take steps to bring into force the Minor Minerals Conservation and Development Rules, 2010 at the earliest. State Governments and Union Territories also should take immediate steps to frame necessary Rules under Section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 taking into consideration the recommendations of Ministry of Environment and Forest in its Report of March 2010 and model guidelines framed by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, communicate the copy of this order to the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, New Delhi, Ministry of Water Resources, Central Government Water Authority, the Chief Secretaries of the respective States and Union Territories, who would circulate this order to the concerned Departments.

The Supreme Court has ordered that lease of minor mineral including their renewal for an area of less than five hectares be granted by the States/Union Territories only after getting environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forest.

Order accordingly.

4. M/s. Vikas Stone Works, Petitioner v. State of Jharkhand & others, Respondents, AIR 2012, Jharkhand 56, Vol.99, Part 1182, June 2012.

Subject : Writ Petition filed for (i) quashing the order of the Deputy Commissioner, Sahebganj for rejecting the application for renewal of mining lease, and (ii) quashing the order dated 24.4.2010 whereby the mining lease has been granted in favour of respondents; and (iii) not given opportunity of hearing while passing impugned order.

Facts: The petitioner has preferred revision against the order dated 14.7.2005 whereby prayer for renewal of lease was rejected by the Deputy Commissioner being Revision case No.60 of 2005. The said revision was disposed of by order dated 27.2.2008 passed by the Mines Commissioner, Ranchi, Jharkhand, whereby the Mines Commissioner has remitted the matter to the Deputy Commissioner, Sahebganj for fresh consideration in view of the new facts raised by the intervener - respondent Nos. 5 & 6. By the impugned order dated 24.4.2010, the Deputy Commissioner has passed order rejecting the petitioner’s application for renewal of lease as well as granting lease of the land in favour of the respondent No.5.

Learned Counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the impugned order is wholly arbitrary and illegal. The decision was taken in haste without giving any opportunity of hearing.

Learned Counsel for the respondent has submitted that impugned order has been passed after considering all relevant facts and documents on record. There is no provision for giving personal hearing before passing the order.

Decision :

The High Court has stated that the petitioner is the previous leaseholder, but he was not given proper opportunity of representation/ hearing before passing the impugned order dated 24.4.2010. The impugned order of the Deputy Commmissioner does not conform the direction of the Mines Commissioner as well as the principle of natural justice.

Accordingly, the High Court has allowed the writ petition and quashed that impugned order. The High Court has directed that the matter may be remitted to the Deputy Commissioner, Sahebganj for fresh consideration and decision. The Deputy Commissioner shall fix a date for hearing and inform the same in writing to all the concerned parties and pass an appropriate reasoned order in accordance with law.

The High Court has further directed that since the matter is pretty old, the Deputy Commissioner shall dispose the same within a period of three months from the date of receipt/ production of the copy of this order.

Petition allowed.

5. B.G. Eshwarappa, Petitioner v. State of Karnataka & others, Respondents, AIR 2012, Karnataka 84, vol.99, part 1182, June 2012.

Subject : Challenging the rejection of revision petition filed (under Section 30 of the MMDR Act read with Rule 54 of MCR, 1960) against the order of the State Government dated 17.8.2005 declining for grant of prospecting licence.

Facts: A large track of land measuring several square miles was the subject matter of a mining lease pertaining to iron ore in favour of M/s. SMIOR in the reserved forest of Dharmapura village, Sandur taluk, Bellary district. A fragment of this area i.e. 250 acres has been applied for grant of a prospecting licence in 10.1.1990. On 14.12.1991 a mining lease for 100 acres has been applied by the petitioner’s mother alongwith other persons. The application for grant of prospecting licence has not been considered by the State Government and a favourable recommendation was made by the Assistant Conservator of Forests on 16.7.1993. However, since no order had been made with regard to the prospecting licence, a revision was filed before the Central Government which was allowed.

In compliance with the remand directions, the State Government passed an order rejecting the application for prospecting licence predicted on the position that the said land was part of the larger tract held by M/s. SMIOR under a mining lease. The petitioner challenged this refusal by way of a revision to the Central Government and under such circumstances the present writ petition has been filed.

Learned Councel for the petitioner has contended that the rejection of the application of the petitioner is violative of Section 5(2) of the MMDR Act, 1957. The Respondents have committed an infraction of Rule 12 of MCR, 1960.

Decision : The High Court has stated that if lands have previously been subject matter of a mining lease, there can be no insistence that a prospecting licence must once again be granted. If the previous lessee had not succeeded in locating and exploiting minerals, there would be no takers for a mining lease and eventually the State Government would become prudent to allow a prospecting licence once again.

The High Court has opined that the statute permits same preference in the matter of the grant of a mining lease to the person who has held a prospecting licence.

Lastly, the High Court has dismissed the writ petition for want of merit.

Petition dismissed.

6. M/s. Hutti Gold Mines Company Ltd., Petitioner v. Union of India, Respondent, AIR 2012, Karnataka 88, Vol.99, Part 1182, June 2012.

Subject : Writ of certiorari for quashing the order of the Central Government dated 31.5.2011 rejecting the request of the State Government for seeking approval for reservation of land.

Facts: Central Government by order dated 31.5.2011 has rejected the request of the State Government for seeking approval for reservation of 16109.61 hectares in Raichur district (in short ‘the land’) under Section 17A (2) of the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 (in short ‘MMDR Act’) and also directed to the State Government to consider the pending requests of the contesting respondent’s application for grant of a prospecting licence expeditiously.

The Respondents No.4 and 5 have contended that they had been granted reconnaissance permit pursuant to which they have already incurred considerable expenses for locating gold/ mineral deposit and therefore they are entitled to preferential right as envisaged in Section 11 of the MMDR Act.

Learned Counsel for the petitioner has placed reliance on the decision of the Apex Court in Sandur Manganese and Iron ores Ltd v. State of Karnataka (AIR 2011 SC 1206), wherein the Supreme Court held that the State Government was circumscribed and confined to the criteria contained in the MMDR Act 1957 and MCR, 1960 and could not justify preferential treatment on any other consideration.

Decision : The High Court has stated that under Section 17A, the interests of the persons waiting in the wings (Respondents 4 & 5) by virtue of their holding reconnaissance permits are presently irrelevant. The need to consider their application for grant of prospecting licences would arise only in the event that the Central Government refuses its approval to the State Government’s decision to reserve lands under Section 17A(2) of the MMDR Act, 1957.

The High Court has further stated that it is that policy which has influenced, nay determined the impugned order. There is no foundation or justification for the observations that “no specific security consideration or public interest is involved in undertaking such reservation”.

Lastly, the High Court has directed to the Central Government to accord approval to the request of the State Government. The High Court has quashed the impugned order No.16/157/2006-M.VI dated 31.5.2011. The High Court has further ordered/directed to the Central Government to take a fresh decision within three months from today. Accordingly, the High Court has allowed the writ petition with costs.

Petition allowed.

7. M/s. Misrilall Jain & Sons and another, Petitioner v. State of Jharkhand and others, Respondents, AIR 2012, Jharkhand 76, vol.99, part 1182, June, 2012.

Subject: Challenging the power of State Government for fixing/ to charge higher surface rent for the mining leases.

Facts: On 17.05.2005, the State Government of Jharkhand issued a resolution for fixing the surface rent for the minor and major mineral leases as equal to 5% of the latest market price of land as determined for that particular area by the Deputy Commissioner-Cum-District Registrar and it shall be collected by District/Assistant Mining Officer from the lease holder and this rate shall be variable from time to time in proportion to the market price determined by Deputy Commissioner-Cum-District Registrar. In pursuance of the said resolution, demand notices were issued to the major and minor mineral lease holders. Those impugned demand notices were quashed by the High Court by judgment dated 7.5.2007. The Supreme Court, while setting aside the judgment of the High Court observed that resolution

dated 17.6.2005 was issued by the State Government as an executive order. Therefore, the judgment dated 7.5.2007 and other judgment deciding the other writ petitions were set aside and the writ petitions have been remanded to this court for deciding afresh.

The Learned Advocate general has contended that the resolution dated 17.6.2005 published in the Gazette on 1.7.2005 is not a rule, nor it has been issued under the legislative power of the State Government but it is an executive order. It was further contended that in changed circumstances, when the surface rent was fixed about more than 45 years ago, it was found just and reasonable to increase surface rent, which is apparent from the resolution in question. It is also contended that by notification dated 17.6.2005 the State Government has only prescribed the manner, in which, the surface rent is to be charged and it has not altered any statutory provision.

Learned Counsel for the petitioner has contended that the subject relating to the mining operation falls within the domain of Central Government only and there is a declaration to the effect under Section 2 of the MMDR Act, 1957, which unequivocally declared that in the public interest the Union should take under its control the regulation of mines and the development of minerals to the extent provided in the MMDR Act, 1957. Further, it was contended that by this resolution the State Government has decided to levy the rent on the basis of the entire land purported to have leased out and prescribed in the lease deed irrespective of whether the lessee is in fact using that land or whether the lessee can use or not because of the statutory restriction in the cases where there is even reserve forest falling within the leased area. It was also contended that surface rent can be charged from the lessee only of the area which is in mining operation and not other appertaining land falling within the area delineated in the lease deed. The consideration taken for taking impugned resolution is wholly irrelevant for the purpose of charging surface rent under the provisions of the MMDR Act, 1957 and Rules framed there under.

Decision : The High Court has referred to the Section 13 and Section 15 of the MMDR Act, 1957, Rule 27(1)(d) of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 and Rule 29(1)(gh) of the Jharkhand Minor Mineral Concession Rules (JMMCR), 2004, and opined that no effect can be given to the resolution dated 17.6.2005, published in the Gazette of 1.7.2005, and consequently no liability can be fastened on the leaseholders on the basis of the said resolution and the State can charge the surface rent only to the extent of land revenue as provided under Rule 27(1)(d) of the MCR, 1960 for major minerals and the under Rule 29(1) (g) of the JMMCR, 2004 for minor minerals. The resolution dated 17.6.2005 cannot give cause of action to the writ petitioners to reopen the issue.

The High Court has held that the State Government cannot charge surface rent beyond the maximum limit of the land revenue applicable for area in which mines are situated. Further, High Court has quashed the resolution dated 17.6.2005 and allowed the writ petitions without any order as to costs.

Petitions allowed.

8. Sarvshri Satysheel & Co., Kailash Gait & others, Petitioners v. State of U.P. & others, Respondents, AIR 2012 Uttarakhand 69, Vol.99, Part 1183, July, 2012.

Subject: Challenging the order of the State Government dated 16.12.1996 of cancellation of the mining lease.

Facts: Vide orders dated 27.6.1994, 2.6.1994 and 29.6.1994 the petitioners were granted mining lease for extracting/picking minor minerals. These lease deeds were executed consequent to an order passed by appropriate authorities. Subsequent to the lease executed, the District Magistrate moved a report before the State Government stating that these lease deeds could not have been executed as the land in question lies under the forest area and it is in violation of Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. State Government while invoking its revisional power under Rule 78 of the above said Rules gave notice to the petitioners. The State Government by order dated 16.12.1996, by exercising the power under Rule 78 of the Uttar Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules,1963, has cancelled the mining lease of the petitioners.

The Petitioners had approached the Allahabad High Court, the writ petition was subsequently stood transferred to this Court under Section 35 of the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000. Petitioners have contended that the order which has been set aside by the State Government while exercising the power under Rule 78 of the above said Rules has not been passed by any other authorities but only by the District Officer Committee.

Learned Counsel for the State Government has submitted that the land in question comes under the forest area and cannot be given for mining to private person.

Decision:

The High Court has stated that Section 21 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 grants the powers to State Government to add, amend, vary, rescind, inter-alia, passed order under Rule 78 of the Rules. The show cause notice and opportunity of hearing was also given by the State Government while passing the said order. There was full compliance of principle of natural justice and fair play, further there was no anomaly in the impugned orders.

The High Court has accepted the contention submitted by the learned counsel for the State Government that the mining lease has been granted to the petitioners in the forest land and there was clear violation of Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Therefore, there was no necessity of any interference on the part of this Court.

Thus, the High Court has dismissed the writ petition for want of merit.

Petition dismissed.

9. M/s. Grinding Mills & others, petitioners, v. State of Rajasthan & another, Respondents, AIR 2012, Rajasthan 110, Vol.99, Part 1183, July, 2012.

Subject: Challenging the validity of Rule 5(6) of the Rajasthan Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2007 on the touchstone of Articles 19(1)(g) and 301 of the Constitution of India.

Facts : Petitioners are Small Scale Industries dealing in processing of minerals in Industrial Area/RIICO Area or Trading of minerals at Beawar, District Ajmer. Petitioners are registered as SSI Units with the District Industries centre, Ajmer/Beawar. Petitioners purchased raw mineral from mining operators, who have been granted mining leases. The raw minerals feldspar, quartz and other mineral are supplied/sold to the petitioners along with ‘Rawanna’ i.e. a form of permit certifying the mineral taken out from the mines leased by the Department of Mines and Geology and payment of royalty on the mineral. In turn the raw mineral feldspar, quartz and other mineral are processed/converted into powder by grinding and supplied/ sold in the open market to other industries in the state of Rajasthan or other States in India. State Government made the Rules namely, Rajasthan Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Rules of 2007’). Rule 5(6) of the Rules of 2007, which has been questioned, provides that every person who transports the minerals shall carry Transit Pass or Rawanna or Royalty Receipt, as the case may be, with the vehicle and shall produce the same on demand to incharge of check post or authorized officer.

Petitioners have questioned the vires of the aforesaid Rule on the ground that it violates the mandate of Articles 19(1) (g) of the Constitution of India. It has further submitted that Article 304(b) of the Constitution of India has not been complied with as assent of the President of India has not been obtained, which is necessary for any enactment relating to the field of interstate trade or commerce. The said Rule has the effect of invading of freedom of free trade, interstate trade also and it is beyond the power of the State to impose a restriction.

The respondents have contended that every purchaser of the mineral from a legal lease-holder has to have a Rawanna from the lease-holder. Notice has been issued in accordance with the provisions of the Rules of 2007 as there was violation of Rule 3. The condition No.2, carrying Transit pass, Rawanna or Royalty Receipt, cannot be said to be an unreasonable restriction on the freedom of trade.

Learned counsel for the petitioners has contended that Rule 5(6) imposes unreasonable restriction on the freedom of trade as envisaged under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India. Freedom of interstate trade or commerce is going to be affected by the condition of carrying of Transit Pass or Rawanna/Royalty Receipts etc., hence the Rule be declared as ultra-vires.

Learned counsel for the respondents has contended that it cannot be said to be a restriction on the freedom of trade. It is a regulatory measure.

Decision : The High Court has referred the Rule 5(6) of the Rules of 2007 and the decisions given in the cases Sodhi Transport Co. & others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and others (AIR 1986 SC 1099): State of Bihar & others v. Harihar Prasad Debuka and others (AIR 1989 SC 1119), and held that the provision of Rule 5(6) of the Rules of 2007 also does not cause any impediment or obstruction or hindrance in the free flow of transport. There is no arbitrariness or unreasonableness in the impugned Rule 5(6), rather it appears to have been framed to ensure checking of illegal mining and payment of royalty. Mere asking to carry on Transit Pass or Rawanna or Royalty Receipt and to produce the same on demand appear to be regulatory measure in character, which cannot in any way infringe the right or freedom of interstate, trade or commerce. The Rule in question does not suffer from the vice of arbitrariness nor there is colourable exercise of power nor it can be regarded as violative of Articles 19(1) (g) and 301 of the Constitution of India.

On the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioners with respect to applicability of Article 304(b) of the Constitution, the High Court has held that as the rule 5(6) of the Rules of 2007 cannot imposes any restriction on the freedom of inter-state trade or commerce, and, it is simplicitor a regulatory measure, hence, it was not necessary to obtain assent of the president.

Lastly, the High Court has dismissed the writ petition and stay application for want of merit.

Petition dismissed.

10. Hindustan Copper Ltd., Balaghat, Petitioner v. State of Madhya Pradesh & others, Respondents, AIR 2012 Madhya Pradesh 120, Vol.99, Part 1184, August, 2012.

Subject: Challenging notices seeking to recover simple interest at the rate of 24 per cent simple interest on the arrears of difference of royalty outstanding.

Facts: The petitioner has obtained a mining lease in Malanjkhand, District Balaghat for extracting Copper ore, which is a major mineral. As the rate of royalty was enhanced by the respondent/authorities, the petitioner challenged the same before this Court and an interim order dated 3.8.1993 was passed staying recovery of enhanced amount of royalty from the petitioner, however, the petition filed by the petitioner i.e. W.P.No.3042/1993 ultimately stood dismissed by this Court by order dated 23.3.1995. Pursuant to the dismissal of the petition, the respondents issued notice to the petitioner on 24.3.1995 seeking to recover the difference of royalty which was duly deposited by the petitioner. By the impugned notices respondents now seek to recover simple interest on the delayed payment of the enhanced amount of royalty at the rate of 24% simple interest from the petitioner.

Learned Counsel for the petitioner contended that the respondent/authorities have no right to recover the said interest as there was interim order passed by this Court on 3.8.1993 and it was on that count the enhanced amount of royalty was not deposited. In such circumstances the impugned notices deserve to be quashed. It is further contended that there is no provision in the Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘MMDR Act’) empowering power to recover interest and therefore the notices are without jurisdiction.

On behalf of the respondent it was contended that as the royalty was not deposited in time and as the petition filed by the petitioner subsequently suffered dismissal, the respondent/authorities have rightly issued the impugned notices seeking to recover simple interest at the rate of 24% in accordance with the provisions of the Rule 64A of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960. Further, Part VI(3) of the statutory lease also makes the petitioner liable to pay interest at the rate prescribed on outstanding amount of royalty. He relied on the decision of the Supreme Court rendered in the case of M/s Haji Lal Mohd. Biri Work, Allahabad v. the State of Uttar Pradesh and others (AIR 1973 SC 2226).

Decision: The High Court has referred the cases – M/s. Haji Lal (supra) (Wherein it was held that the stay order passed by a court does not prevent running of interest and in those circumstances upheld the recovery from the petitioners); Style (Dress Land) v. Union Territory, Chandigarh and another (AIR 1999 SC 3678); Shree Chamundi Mopeds Ltd. v. Church of South India Trust Association (AIR 1992 SC 1439); Kanoria Chemicals and Industries Ltd. v. U.P SEB [(1997)5 SCC 772]; and Kashyap Zip Industries v. Union of India

[1993 Supp.(3) SCC 493: (1993)64 ELT 161], and held/ opined that the impugned notices dated 20.1.1997, 14.3.1997 and 14.10.1997 seeking to recover simple interest at the rate of 24% per annum from the petitioner in exercise of powers under Rule 64A of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 deserve to be upheld.

Thus, in the facts and circumstances of the case, the High Court has dismissed the writ petition without any order as to costs.

Petition dismissed.

11. Smt. Padma Pandey, Petitioner v. State of Uttar Pradesh & others, Respondents, AIR 2012, Allahabad 117, Vol.99, Part 1184, August 2012.

Subject: Writ Petition filed against the order dated 16.9.2009 passed by the District Magistrate for rejection of the application for grant of mining lease.

Facts : The petitioner is engaged in the business of excavating minor mineral including grit, bolder and stone in respect of which mining leases are granted by the State Government through the District Magistrate under the Uttar Pradesh Minor Mineral (Concession)Rules, 1963 (in short ‘the Rules of 1963’).

The State Government by Government order dated 16.10.2004 withdraw the auction lease system and directed the lease system to continue under Rule 24 of the Rules of 1963. Rule 72 of the Rules of 1963 provides for grant of mining lease after inviting application on Form MM-1. The District Magistrate, Allahabad advertised the availability of plots inviting applications for settlement of mining lease including plot No.725 of Khand -3 in village Janwan, tehsil Bara, District Allahabad vide notice dated 20.12.2004. Since there were less than 3 applications under Rule 72(2), the District Magistrate extended the period for inviting applications for 7 days vide notice dated 20.12.2005. Since once again there were less than 3 applicants in pursuance to the notice of extension of period issued on 20.12.2005, the mining in plot No.725 at Sl.No.140 of the notification was not settled with anyone.

It was stated in the writ petition that a fresh notice was issued by the District Magistrate on 17.2.2006 inviting applications for various mining plots including plot No.725. The petitioner applied on 17.1.2006, on prescribed proforma on Form MM-1, after completing all the formalities. The office of the District Magistrate by a letter dated 18.7.2006 asked the petitioner to submit character certificate, which was issued by the competent authority on 19.7.2006 and was submitted on 20.7.2006. It is alleged that since thereafter the petitioner has visited the office of the District Magistrate several times and thereafter filed the writ petition No.40769 of 2009, in which by order dated 10.8.2009. The District Magistrate was required to decide her application.

In the order dated 16.9.2009 under challenge in the writ petition the District Magistrate has recorded that Araji No.725, Khand No.03 area 2 acres in Gram Janwan, Tehsil Bara, District Allahabad was advertised on 17.1.2006, inviting applications within 7 days from 17.2.2006 to 24.2.2006, in pursuance to which two applications were received under Rule 72(2), it is provided that if the application for any notified area less than three, the period can be extended for 7 days, for inviting applications. According to the records produced before him the period for making applications, for the plot in question was not extended inviting applications. The District Magistrate has found on the perusal of the records that since only two applications were received and there should have at least three applicants, the Government order dated 8.8.2005 was not attracted and that no consideration was required to be made on the two applications. The District Magistrate rejected the petitioner’s representation dated 25.8.2009 to consider her application dated 17.2.2006, and directed that the plot in question be re-advertised.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that by Government order dated 8.8.2005 the State Government had in exercise of powers under Rule 68 of the Rules of 1963 relaxed the condition under Rule 72(2) and had taken a decision that if even after extending the period of one week, less than three applications are received, the District Magistrate will decide the application for grant of lease after determining the priorities.

Learned Standing Counsel for the respondents contended that in the present case plot No.725 village Janwan area 2 acres was never advertised in the notice dated 20.12.2004. The plot was erroneously mentioned in the notice dated 20.12.2005, for extension of period by 7 days, after a gap of almost one year. The notice dated 17.1.2006 was issued afresh under Rule 72 including plot No.725. The error in the notice dated 20.12.2005, is of no consequence. The benefit provided by Government order dated 8.8.2005 relaxing Rule 72(2) could not be given to the petitioner. The benefit in any case cannot be given after lapse of 3 years and 9 months. The application was consequently rejected. It was further contended that under Rule 68 the State Government has power to relax any Rule in the interest of the mining operations. The Government order dated 8.8.2005 was issued to avoid advertising, the area all over again. It was observed that if after extending the time by 7 days, still less than 3 applications are received, the competent authority may not re-advertise the area and may proceed to award the lease determining the preferential right. The relaxation has been given in the interest of the mining activity as well as the interest of the utilization of the mineral wealth of the state keeping in view the environmental concerns.

Decision: The High Court observed/ found out that Khasra No.725 in village Janwan area 2 acres was not advertised in the notification dated 20.12.2004 and thus there was no question of receiving applications for this plot. The Notification dated 20.12.2005 advertising

the plot for the first time, was issued under Rule 72(2) in respect of areas for which less than 3 applications were received in pursuance to the previous notification dated 20.12.2004. The reasons as to why this notification was issued after about one year have not been brought on record nor are relevant for the purposes of deciding this writ petition. Since plot No.725 was not notified earlier, it was erroneously included in the notification dated 20.12.2005, which was confined only to those areas in respect of which there were less than three applications in pursuance to the notification dated 20.12.2004.

The High Court has further observed/found out that the notice dated 17.1.2006 issued under Rule 72 included plot No.725 for the first time, and in pursuance of this notification only two applications were received. This notice was the first notice in respect of the area in question namely plot No.725, and since less than 3 applications were received the District Magistrate was required to extend the period by 7 days. Once again the reasons for which the period was not extended for 7 days have not been brought on record. By this time for tracing out the record, 3 years and 9 months had expired and thus District Magistrate had not committed any error nor violated any rule or the policy of the State Government in rejecting the application and in directing the area to be re advertised as per Rule 72(2) of the Rules of 1963. In case even thereafter less than 3 applications are received the District Magistrate can refer the matter to the State Government for relaxation in a special case under Rule 68.

The High Court has also found out that the petitioner has been insisting on settlement of the area since the year 2006, when she first applied in pursuance to the notice dated 17.1.2006. She has kept the area engaged in litigation, for last 6 years. She has no right whatsoever, to claim settlement of lease of a particular area in her favour. She is just an applicant, for settlement of mining lease. The prayer in advertising the area in the notification dated 20.12.2005 and thereafter failing to extend the time, when less than three applications were received beyond 24.2.2006, does not give any benefit to her. She does not have any right over the area, as no area identified for mining belongs to any person. The reasons why she did not apply in pursuance to the notification dated 20.12.2004 for other areas and also did not apply for many other areas, included in the notice dated 20.12.2005, have not been brought on record.

The High court has observed that the interested party has created notional interest in the areas and thereafter litigate endlessly for several years altogether, keeping the mineral wealth of the State to be exploited scientifically keeping in view the sustainable development of the area, locked up for long period of time.

Lastly, the High Court has dismissed the writ petition with costs of ` 50,000/- for not allowing the area in question to be allotted to anyone, and resulted into losses to the State

Government. The High Court has directed that the cost will be deposited with the District Magistrate, Allahabad and to be used for preventing illegal mining, within six weeks from the date of delivery of judgment, failing which he will realize it as arrears of land revenue.

Petition dismissed.

12. Bodhiram Sethy and another, Petitioners v. Tahasildar, Dharmasala, Responent, AIR 2012, Orissa 143 Vol.99, Part 1185, September, 2012.

Subject: Writ of mandamus for refund of bid amount as well as the expenditure incurred towards stamp duty and registration fee along with interest.

Facts: The petitioners, who are licensees for the sairat quarries, being aggrieved by the lease agreement cancellation orders dated 13.5.2011 passed by the Tahasildar, Dharmasala have sought for quashing the order. During course of hearing petitioners filed memos indicating therein that the petitioners do not want to press the prayers made in these writ petition’s and they only pray for issuance of a direction to the opposite party - Tahasildar, Dharmasala to refund the bid amount as well as the expenses incurred by them towards purchase of stamp duty and payment of registration charges of the agreement in both the cases /writ petitions along with interest.

Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that the petitioner has incurred an expenditure of ` 20, 76,060/- in the first lease agreement and similarly in the second case he has expended ` 5, 35,260/- for operation of the sairat in question. The lease agreements in both the cases were cancelled on the ground of not obtaining the forest clearance as the sairats in question are situated within forest land, which finds place in the DLC report. Therefore, Section 2(c) of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 is attracted. Such clearance was not obtained by the petitioners as that was not the pre-condition in the tender auction notice in both the cases. At any rate, it is not the statutory duty on the part of the petitioner – bidders to obtain the forest clearance as the opposite party had identified the sairats in question for the purpose of granting leasehold right by holding public auction in which the petitioners participated and became the highest bidders and no fault can be attributed to the petitioners in not obtaining the forest clearance for the purpose of giving effect to the lease agreements. Now, it is requested to the High Court to issue a writ of mandamus to the opposite party for refund of the aforesaid money expended by them as they do not want to challenge the cancellation of the lease agreements to both the cases and are not interested to carry on quarrying of the sairats in question as it is already delayed.

Learned Additional Government Advocate for the respondent vehemently opposes the prayer sought for the petitioners in the memos and submitted that as there is no prayer in this regard in the writ petitions and the petitioners are not entitled to such relief. It was

further submitted that the petitioners were required to obtain forest clearance for the purpose of executing the lease agreements to extract minerals from the sairats in question. Non- obtaining of forest clearance is the valid reason for cancellation of the lease agreements. Therefore, the petitioners are not entitled to get refund of the stamp duty spent on purchase of stamp paper to register the lease agreements on payment of registration fees in both the case. It was also submitted that the petitioners are not entitled to get refund of the aforesaid stamp duty and registration fees as the amount towards stamp duty and registration fee has already gone to the public exchequer. Therefore, the claim made by the petitioners for refund of the amount is not justified.

Decision : The High Court has stated/ pointed out that the sairats in question were notified for public auction for grant of leasehold rights under the Orissa Minor Mineral (Concession) Rules, 2004. So it was the responsibility of the competent authority to obtain the forest clearance if the sairats in question are within the forest area as per the DLC report. Therefore, the cancellation in both the cases is not legal and valid. However, the petitioners do not want to challenge the same and they request this Court for a direction to the opposite party to refund the bid amount along with the expenditure incurred towards stamp duty and registration fee paid for registration of the lease agreement. The petitioners are entitled to get refund of the amount as they have not got any benefit out of the said leasehold rights by extracting the minerals in respect of both the sairats which are as per DLC report forest areas.

The High Court has ordered/directed to the competent authority, to refund to the petitioners the amount of stamp duty and the amount of registration fees expended by the petitioner in both cases, as indicated above, within four weeks from today along with interest at the rate of 6% on the said amount. The Tahasildar, Dharmasala is further directed to get the amount from the Government for being refunded to the petitioners. If such a request is made by the Tahasildar, the Revenue Department shall consider the same and make the funds available to the opposite party for compliance of the order.

Thus, with the aforesaid directions, the High Court has disposed of the both writ petitions.

Order accordingly.

13. M/s. Maharshi Meltchems Pvt.Ltd. Petitioner v. Joint Secretary (Mines), Government of India & others, Respondents, AIR 2012, Karnataka 131, Vol.99, Part 1185, September, 2012.

Subject : Writ petitioner filed against the Central Government order dated 27.6.2011 for dismissing the revision petition.

Facts : Writ petitioner was aggrieved by a notice dated 30.10.2009 calling upon the petitioner to stop mining activities in 5 acres of land in Sy.No.39 of Thippanahalli village, Madhugiri taluk, Tumkur district, for the reason that petitioner was not the authorized lessee of the subject land in whose favour the subject land has been leased by the State Government for the purpose of extraction of quartz etc.

The writ petitioner has filed a revision petition under Rule 54 of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960. However, the Central Government as per the order dated 27.6.2011, dismissed the revision petition. Aggrieved by this order of the Central Government, the present writ petition has been filed.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the writ petitioner has sought for transfer of subject lease, which had been originally granted in favour of one Shri T. Sharath Babu, that there are enabling provisions under the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 to transfer the lease of this nature, and as such the said lessee has transferred the lease to the writ petitioner and it is on the strength of such a transfer, the writ petitioner is carrying on the mining activity and therefore, the notice calling upon the writ petitioner to stop mining activities is not warranted and deserves to be quashed. It was further submitted that the State Government and its officials may be directed to re-validate the transfer deed and execute a fresh lease.

On behalf of the respondents it was contended that the lease granted in favour of the original lessee for a period of 20 years has not been registered, that even the permission for transfer also as a consequential transaction is not registered that in such circumstances, the petitioner had carried on mining activity as a person, who is not authorized in law, therefore, the notice is valid in law.

Decision: The High Court has stated that while there may be enabling provisions for transfer of a valid lease deed during its subsistence, but once the lease period expires, the matter comes to an end and there is no question of revalidating / renewing, a lease that has expired for the purpose of transfer.

Thus, the High Court has dismissed the writ petition for want of merit.

Petition dismissed.

14. Surendra Mohan Sarda, Petitioner, v. Union of India & others, Respondents, AIR, 2012, Jharkhand 120, Vol.99, Part 1185, September, 2012.

Subject : Challenging the guidelines governing allotment of mining lease as contained in letter dated 24.6.2009 issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Mines, being ultra vires of the provisions of the MMDR Act, 1957.

Facts : The petitioner was the applicant for allotment of lease of mine situated at Badajamda, district West Singhbhum, measuring 106.230 hectare, which mine was earlier leased out to M/s. General Produce Company Limited, whose lease expired on 19.5.1965. After 19.5.1965, this mine was initially notified on 26.2.2007. The petitioner’s said prayer was rejected by the order dated 1.9.2010 passed by the Deputy Secretary, Mining and Geology Department, Government of Jharkhand. Alongwith the petitioner, there were 63 more applicants and therefore, by order dated 1.9.2010, the claim of all such applicants have been rejected. The petitioner’s and others claim for the said mine was rejected on the ground of coming into force of the National Mineral Policy, 2008, which required more scientific details and data with respect to the minerals in the mining area which can be gathered by undertaking certain exercises and that exercise yet has not been completed.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the mine in question, there was full compliance of Section 5(2) of the MMDR Act, 1957, which provides that there is already evidence of lease of mine and evidence of earlier prospected the area which is sought to be offered. It is further contended that as per rule 22(3)(g) of the MCR, 1960, the applicant is required to submit an affidavit showing particulars of area mineral-wise and certain other information. The area for which lease has been applied has been prospected and there is existence of mineral in the area. It is contended that if the state or the union of India wanted to implement any National Policy for mining operation, then that policy may require the amendment of the rules which are already occupying the field but merely because of framing of policy, the rules cannot stand amended by virtue of any notification issued in the name of giving effect to the policy for the subject for which Central Government itself has enacted the law and also framed rules there under. Therefore, the guidelines issued by the Central Government dated 24.6.2009 are contrary to the rules as well as putting more restriction than the restrictions which have already been put by the Act and the Rules.

Learned Counsel for the petitioner also contended that the Central Government itself was knowing it well that no guidelines can be given effect to and, therefore, issued another notification No.10/75/2008-MV dated 23.12.2010 imposing conditions under rule 27(3) of the MCR, 1960 and by that notification it has been provided that for every mining lease in the lease deed certain conditions as enumerated in clause 3 of the said notification shall be inserted.

Learned Counsel for the Respondent contended that the guidelines issued is known as “Guidelines under MCDR for United nations Framework Classification of Mineral Reserves/Resources” and National Mineral Policy, 2008 was framed in view of the fact that minerals are valuable natural resource being the vital raw material for infrastructure, capital goods and basic industries. Section 5(2)(a) provides for complete information with respect to the availability of mineral under the area. Further, these guidelines themselves have not prescribed any restriction nor these guidelines restrict the activities of trade and commerce. The guidelines are clarificatory in nature and data-base and other details are prepared.

Decision : The High Court has stated that mining lease was granted to a company in the year 1965 and the lease expired and after expiry of ten years, in the year 1975 and if there was some mining operation during this period, admittedly, since 1975 there was no mining activities in the mine in question and therefore, even if there was prospecting before 1965, that cannot be relevant in the year 2010, when the petitioner’s case along with other applicants case for allotment was considered by the authority. If earlier prospecting had been there, even then if the respondents decided to undertake a fresh exercise in consonance with the guidelines for betterment of the interest then also this exercise was done bonafide. There is no arbitrariness or malafide as the applications of other 63 applicants were also rejected for the same mine. There is no any illegality in the impugned order.

Accordingly, the High Court has held that the guidelines issued by the letter dated 24.6.2009 are not in contravention of the Rules or Section 5(2)(a) of the MMDR Act, 1957. Lastly, the High Court has dismissed the writ petition.

Petition dismissed.

SECTION ---2-222 Trend in Mining, Prospecting and Reconnaissance

2.1 TREND IN MINING A. Mining Lease Granted

During the period under review, the information pertaining to the grant of 123 leases covering an area of about 1670.46 hectares was reviewed. Of these Red ochre accounted for 8 leases followed by Limestone (7), China clay (4), Manganese ore (3), Quartz, Silica sand, White clay, Dolomite (2) each and Ball clay, Calcite, Fire clay, Laterite, Yellow Ochre and Pyrophyllite (1) each. In addition to the 87 mining leases granted were in respect of two or more minerals in association.

Reviewing areawise Limestone accounted for 1037.10 hectares, followed by Red ochre (37.83) hectares, Quartz (33.74) hectares Manganese ore (27.49) hectares, China clay (18.62) hectares, White clay (9.41) hectares, Silica sand (9.09) hectares, Dolomite (8.45) hectares, Calcite & Yellow ochre each (4.87) hectares, Ball clay (4.80) hectares, Laterite (4.95) hectares, Pyrophyllite (4.03) hectares and Fire clay (1.62) hectares. Mining leases granted in respect of two or more mineral covered an area of about 463.59 hectares.

Reviewing statewise, number of Mining leases and area granted in Rajasthan were 99 with 458.86 hectares followed by Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat each 6 with 322.18 hectares and 89.98 hectares and 24.63 hectares respectively. Andhra Pradesh 5 with 50.22 hectares and Chhattisgarh 1 with 724.59 hectares.

The mineralwise number of mining leases granted together with lease area and details of mining leases granted are given in Tables 1 A & 1 B, respectively.

Table - 1 A: Details of Mining Leases Granted (By Minerals) Mineral No. of Mining Area in ha. Leases Granted Ball clay 1 4.80 Calcite 1 4.87 China clay 4 18. 62 Dolomite 2 8.45 Fire clay 1 1.62 Laterite 1 4.95 Limestone 7 1037.10 Manganese ore 3 27.49 Pyrophillite 1 4.03 Quartz 2 33.74 Red ochre 8 37.83 Silica sand 2 9.09 White clay 2 9.41 Yellow ochre 1 4.87 Group of Minerals 87 463.59 Total 123 1670.46 40

Table – 1 B : Details of Mining Leases Granted Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Ball clay Rajasthan Nuagaon 4.80 11.04.2012 30 Chagan Lal Acharya, Bikaner S/o Kishorilal Acharya, Daga Chowk, Behind Narsingh Mandir, Bikaner – 334 001, Rajasthan. Barytes & Andhra Pradesh Karepally 4.09 23.04.2012 20 Sree Sai Minerals, Dolomite Khammam Prop – Bukya Ramesh, S/o Bosya, Vill. Gate Karepalli, Singareni Mandal, Dist. Khammam, Andhra Pradesh Calcite Rajasthan Rabach 4.87 15.12.2011 30 Fattehlal Paliwal, Udaipur S/o Shri Devilal Paliwal, At Punawali, Tah. Gogunda, Dist. Udaipur, Rajasthan. China clay Rajasthan Basni 4.80 12.7.2012 30 Parsaram Jat, Nagaur S/o Shri Pancharam Jat, At. Indawad, Tah. Medata City, Dist. Nagaur – 341 001, Rajasthan. China clay Rajasthan Indawad 4.24 29.05.2012 30 Ramkaran Khatiq, Nagaur S/o Ridaram Khatiq, Indawad, Tah. Medata City, Dist. Nagaur – 341 001, Rajasthan. China clay Rajasthan Indawad 4.86 11.7.2012 30 Smt. Seema Lodha, Nagaur W/o Shri Ajay Lodha, B – 422, Shastrinagar, Bhilwara – 311 001, Rajasthan. China clay Rajasthan Indawad 4.72 11.7.2012 30 Miss Nehal Lodha, Nagaur D/o Ajay Lodha , B – 422, Shastrinagar, Bhilwara – 311 001, Rajasthan. China clay & Gujarat Nadapa 4.05 03.05.2012 20 ESSG CLAY, White clay Kacchh Prop. Shri Ramchhodbhai Gipalbhai Dangar & Shri Vinubhai Shivajibhai, Dangar, At & PO. Nadapa, Tah. Bhuj, Dist. Kacchh, Gujarat. Contd. 41

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State /District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years China clay & Gujarat Daladi 4.05 29.03.2012 20 Punabhai Bhikhabhai White clay Patan Chaudhary, At. Gokhantar, Satalpur, Dist. Patan, Gujarat. Dolomite Madhya Pradesh Kund 4.00 30.03.2012 30 Milan Kumar Maheshwari, Alirajpur Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. Dolomite Madhya Pradesh Bhawrartal 4.45 5.4.2012 20 Tal Mineral, Mandla Partner – Smt. Neelu Pathak & Smt. Laxmi Agrawal, Civil Lines, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. Feldspar & Rajasthan Baghsuri 4.95 10.04.2012 30 Nitin Kabra, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Shivprasad Kabra, Vill. & Post Rajgarh, Via Saradhana. Tah. Nasirabad, Dist. Ajmer – 305 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Bevja 4.94 10.04.2012 30 Ra mraj Bhadna, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Pusa Lal Ji Bhadna, Shrungar Chavri, Near Bodu Pehlvan, Bihari Ganj, Dist. Ajmer – 305 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Dhal 4.34 16.08.2012 30 Smt. Shila Mathur, Quartz Ajmer W/o Late Shri Shivgopal Mathur, 190, Shastri Nagar, Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Dilwadi 4.29 10.04.2012 30 Anju Kaushik, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Gajanand Sharrna, B- 632, Shivnagar, Faysagar Road, Ajmer Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Dilwadi 4.08 10.04.2012 30 Manoj Kaushik, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Gajanand Sharma, B - 632, Shivnagar, Faysagar Road, Ajmer – 305 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Dand 4.00 16.08.2012 30 Bannaram Jat, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Ratan Lal Jat, At. Dand, P.O. Dadiya, Tah. Kishangarh, Dist. Ajmer – 305 001, Rajasthan. Contd 42

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Feldspar & Rajasthan Harmada 4.00 29.5.2012 30 Seva Minerals, Quartz Ajmer 27 Ashok Vatika, Khatipura Road, Jotwara, Jaipur - 302 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Kasana 4.80 12.07.2012 30 Prakshchandra Raka, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Kanhayalalji Raka, Near Panchayat Bhawan, Badnour, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara - 311 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Lidi 4.00 12.07.2012 30 Pravin Chand Tank, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Biharilal Tank, At. & Po. Pipalaj, Via Kharva, Tah. Masuda, Dist. Ajmer - 305 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Lidi 4.00 16.08.2012 30 Kirtiraj Singh Rathod, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Ajayvir Singh Rathod, At. Shiv Vihar Colony, Plot No. 10, Dayanagar, Ajmer Road, Beawar – 305 901, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Lidi 4.32 16.08.2012 30 Mohammad Harun, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Badruddin, C/o Babuji Thekedar, At. Bus Stand, Masuda, Dist. Ajmer -305 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Manoharpura 4.00 10.04.2012 30 Dinesh Chouhan, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Mangal Singh Chouhan, Abhishekh, 14 Krishna Nagar, Near Ustav Watika, Masuda Road, Beawar – 305 901, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Minyani 4.71 29.05.2012 30 Smt. Asha Sharma, Quartz Ajmer W/o Shri Jagdish Narayan Sharma, Maa Jagdamba Niwas, Near P W D Colony, Lohakhan, Ajmer – 305 001, Rajasthan. Contd

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Feldspar & Rajasthan Mundo ti 4.36 24.04.2012 30 Dharmichand Choudhari, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Hagami Lal Choudhari, Vill. Borada, Via. Fathegadh, Teh. Sarwad, Dist. Ajmer - 305 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Rajpura 4.00 12.7.2012 30 Parasmal Jain, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Manglalchand Jain, 2/2, Outside Neharu Gate, Beawar, Ajmer - 305 901, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Ratanpura 4.00 07.06.2012 30 Salgiram Singh, Quartz Ajmer S/o Shri Mahendra Narayan Singh, Ganesh Colony, Near Kohinoor Marble, Delvada Road, Beawar – 305 901, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Sawaipura 4.00 30.7.2012 30 Arpeet Mines & Minerals, Quartz Ajmer Shri Ramdayal Gurgar, S/o Shri Bhalaram Gurgar, At. Ratanpura, Via Bandanwada, PO.Chochintura, Tah. Bhinay,Ajmer–305 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Bhuriya 4.25 16.08.2012 30 Parasmal Jain, Quarz Ajmer Kheda S/o Shri Mangalchand Jain, 2/2, Outside Neharu Gate, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Bhagvanpura 4.11 10.04.2012 30 Jogniya Minerals, Quartz Bhilwara Bhagvanpura, Post Dantada (Aan) , Via. Shambhugadh, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara - 311 001, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Malnas 4.85 13.7.2012 30 Rajaram Vaishanav, Quartz Bhilwara S/o Shri Gopal Das Vaishanav, At. Ward No.11, Asind, Dist. Bhilwara – 311 001, Rajasthan. Contd 44

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Feldspar & Rajasthan Raghunath - 4.19 13.06.2012 30 Govardhansing Chundavat, Quartz Bhilwara pura S/o Shri Jagnathsing Chundawat, At. Zalrah, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara - 311 001, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Raghunath - 4.31 12.7.2012 30 Gyan Chand Jain, Quartz Bhilwara pura S/o Shri Chandmal Jain, Ambani Gali, Nayawas, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer - 305 901, Rajasthan. Felds par & Rajasthan Sangramgadh 4.16 13.06.2012 30 Dalchand Regar, Quartz Bhilwara S/o Shri Chogalal Regar, Sangramgadh, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara - 311 002, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Titoli 4.97 12.04.2012 30 Jay Santoshi Maa Minerals , Quartz Bhilwara W/o Shri Bijendra Singh Dundawat, C/o Smt. Dashrath Kanwar, At. Dodiya, Tah. Asind, PO. Raghunathpura, Dist.Bhilwara-311 001 Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Bagad 4.00 02.04.2012 30 Smt. Meena Kanwar Solanki, Quartz Bhilwara W/o Shri Jagdish Singh Solanki, Ward No. 14, House No. 1162, Asind, Dist. Bhilwara - 311 001, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Aasan 4.00 29.05.2012 30 Nikhil Bhansali, Quartz Pali S/o Shri Ratan Lal Bhansali, B – 143, RICCO Housing Colony, Beawar, Ajmer Road, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Fire clay Andhra Pradesh Kotamarpally 1.62 23.04.2012 20 A. Ravinder Reddy, Ranga Reddy S/o Shri Govind Reddy, H.No. 2-139, Vill. Kotamparpally Marpally Mandal, Dist. Ranga Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Contd

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/D istrict Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Garnet, Tamil Nadu Udankudi 4.06 25.06.2012 30 V.V. Minerals, Ilmenite & Tuticorin Keeraikaranthattu, Rutile Tisaiyanvilai – 627 657, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Laterite Madhya Pradesh Kathara 4.95 15.03.2012 30 Pradip Singh, Satna S/o Shri Ramavartar Singh, Rajendra Nagar, Satna, Madhya Pradesh. Limestone Gujarat Rakka 4.00 01.06.2012 20 Gayatri Minerals, Jamnagar C/o Shri Maheshbhai BalashankarTrivedi, Shreenathaji Park, University Road, Rajkot, Gujarat Limestone Gujarat Rakka 4.00 01.06.2012 20 Jusab Abbas Khira, Jamnagar Near Railway Station, At. Post Bhatia, Tah. Kalayanpur, Dist. Jamnagar, Gujarat. Limestone Gujarat Rakka 4.00 1.06.2012 20 Rajendra Prasad Trivedi, Jamnagar Near S.N.K. School, Vill. Bhatiya, University Road, Rajkot, Gujarat. Limestone Chhattisgarh Mohrega 724.59 19.04.2012 30 Ultratech Cement Ltd., Raipur Hirmi Cement Works, Tah. Sigma, Dist. Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Limestone Madhya Pradesh Sadhera 291.79 13.03.2012 30 Reliance Cementation Satna Company Pvt. Ltd. First Floor, E Block, South Wing - 3, Dhirubai Ambani Knowledge City, Thane – Belapur Road, Koperhegien, New Mumbai – 440 710 Limestone Tamil Nadu T.kokulam 4.02 27.04.2012 20 Smt. S. Meen a, Madurai W/o Shri Selvaraj, 292/4, Mahalakshmi Kovil, 4th Street, Jaihindpuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Limestone Tamil Nadu Kalappaipatti 4.70 27.04.2012 20 M.Thanapal, Tuticorin S/o Shri M Muthusamy, 12/B, North Street, Bharathi Nagar, Kavilhalli - 628 501, Dist.Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Contd. 46

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/Dis trict Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Limestone & Tamil Nadu Arungal 68.91. 19.03.2012 20 Chettinad Cement Marl Ariyalur Corporation Ltd. Rani Seethai Hall Building, 603, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 006 Manganese And hra Pradesh Kothavalasa 10.50 09.04.2012 20 Dharani Minerals, ore Vizianagaram Mg. Par. Sri M. Seetharama Raju, A/304, Defence Officers House, East Point Colony, Visakhapatnam – 530 017, Andhra Pradesh Manganese Madhya radesh Miragpur 12.00 02. 04.2012 20 Rajendra Deshmukh, ore Balaghat P.O. Miragpur, Dist. Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. Manganese Madhya Pradesh Negdiya 4.99 02.05.2012 30 Lalji Minerals, ore Jhabua Prop. Shri Nirmal Kumar Agarwal, 96 – C.S.A. Marg, Ranapur, Dist. Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh Mica , Rajasthan Nimdi Kheda 4.00 12.7.2012 30 Rajkumar Jain, Feldspar & Ajmer S/o Shri Bhanwarlal Jain, Quartz At. Shiv Automobiles, In front of Golcha Factory, Udaipur Road, Outside of Chungi Naka, Beawar - 305 901, Dist.Ajmer, Rajasthan. Pyrophyllite Raja sthan Sakroda 4.03 16.03.2012 30 Saiyad Jile Akbar, Udaipur S/o Jamirul Hussain, 57, Pannadhay Marg, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Quartz Andhra Pradesh Korapukotha - 29.14 23.04.2012 20 G.Trupathi Rao, Vizianagaram valasa S/o Tammi Naidu, At. Busayavalasa, Ramabhadrapuram Mandal, Dist. Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh Quartz Rajasthan Kanwada 4.60 12.7.2012 30 Vinayak Minerals, Tonk Aman Vihar Colony, Somnath, Behind Amit Gas Godown, Dausa, Dist. Ajmer – 303 301, Rajasthan. Contd 47

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Addr ess in of in ha Grant years Quartz & Rajasthan Nikumbha 4.95 23.05.2012 30 Mahak Agro India Ltd., China clay Chhittorgarh Pathak Bhawan, Infront of Jain Hospital, Nai Aabadi, Mandsaur - 458 001, Madhya Pradesh Quartz & Rajasthan Bala ka 4.78 29.05.2 012 30 Om Prakash Mewada, Feldspar Bhilwara Kheda S/o Shri Biram Lal Mewada, Ward No. 13, Teh. Asind, Near Beawar Chungi Naka, Bhilwara - 311001, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Chowki ka 4.96 29.05.2012 30 Udairaj & Brothers, Feldspar Bhilwara Kheda 1/16, Tilak Nagar, Devipura Road, Sikar - 332 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Mahendra 4.44 07.06.2012 30 Charbhuja Mines, Feldspar Bhilwara gadh Prop. Shri Chainsukh Somani, S/o Shri Ramsahai Somani, Vill. Mahendragadh, Tah. Sahada, Dist. Bhilwara – 311 001, Rajasthan Quar tz & Rajasthan Nathji Ka 4.17 1.6.2012 30 Bherulal Acharat, Feldspar Bhilwara Kheda S/o Shri Leharuji Acharat, At. Nathji Ka Kheda, Tah. Sahara, Dist. Bhilwara - 311 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Sodar 4.00 07.06.2012 30 Gulabcha nd Sharma, Feldspar Bhilwara S/o Shri Mohanlal Sharma, At. Ameser, Tah Asind, Dist. Bhilwara – 311 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Takhatpura 4.00 12.7.2012 30 Parasmal Jain, Feldspar Bhilwara S/o Shri Mangalchand Jain, At. 94, Chiman Singh Lodha Nagar, Tah. Beawar-305901 Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Chipiyakheda 4.01 29.05.2012 30 Hinglaj Minkem, Fledspar Bhilwara 21,Narsinghpura, Munshi Colony, Ajmer Road, Beawar - 305 901, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Contd

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Quartz & Rajasthan Bhunas 4.02 12.07.2012 30 Shree Bhunaji Baoji Mines Feldspar Bhilwara & Minerals, Shop No. 12, 2nd Floor, Bapana Complex, Near Amar Palace Hotel, Pur Road, Bhilwara – 311 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Kheda 4.31 29.5.2012 30 Yash Mines & Minerals, Feldspar Bhilwara C/o Shri Devi Lal Gadari, At Makaria, Tah. Sahada, Dist. Bhilwara.- 311 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Kali Mangri 4.00 07.06.2012 30 Suresh Chouhan, Feldspar Bhilwara S/o Shri Gopilal Ji Chouhan, Inside Mewadi Gate, Beawar- 305 901, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Boraj 4.58 09.05.2012 30 Aashapura Mines & Feldspar Rajsamand Minerals, Prop. Shri Rajendra Singh Rajput, S/o Shri Udai Singh Rajput, Khandriya, Tah. & Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Devpura 4.56 09.05.2012 30 Chandraveer Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand Partner Shri Jagdishchandra Teli, S/o Bhaurulal Teli, Kailash Nagar, Tah. Kelva, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Devpura 4.56 09.04.2012 30 Chandraveer Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand Tah. Kelva, Dist. Rajsamand – 313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Dhelana 4.00 10.04.2012 30 Ramswoorup Saini, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Ramnath Saini, Ward No.70, Dhaniram Bagh, Post Nindad, Via Vishwakarma, Tah. Amet, Dist.Jaipur, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Joj 4.25 09.04.2012 30 Bholanath Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand C/o Shri Prabhusingh, Vill. Mankiyavas, PO Kharnota, Tah. Kumbalgarh, Dist. Rajsamand – 313 324, Rajasthan. Contd 49

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Quartz & Rajasthan Kajiguda 4.80 29.05.2012 30 Smt. Prakash Kanwar, Feldspar Rajsamand W/o Shri Jabbar Singh Rathod, Quarter No. 51, Police Line, National Highway No. 8, Tah. & Dist Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Lal Ji ka 4.80 10.04.2012 30 Vardhaman Mines & Feldspar Rajsamand Kheda Minerals, C/o Shri Ganpatlal Khatiq, S/o Shri Ghisulal Khatiq, Ward No. 10, Bhagvanpura, Tah. Mandal, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Leva ka Guda 4.66 09.04.2012 30 K.S. Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand Vill. Leva ka Guda, At. Gajpur,Tah. Kumbalgarh, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Ovri 4.54 09.04.2012 30 Arihand Mines & Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand Kunvariya, Tah. & Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan – 313 324. Quartz & Rajasthan Racheti 4.24 10.04.2012 30 Swarna Mines & Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand Partner – Shri Ravi Bhatta, S/o Late Shri Radha Krushna Ji Bhatta, 411, D Bhopalpura, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Rati Talai 4.95 29.05.2012 30 Gopal Singh Bhati, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Khimsingh Ji Bhati, At. Rati Talai, Tah. Kumbhalgarh, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Bani ya ka 4.09 29.05.2012 30 Jayshree Mines & Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand Tukda C/o Shri Nathulal Sharma, Vill & Post Suras, Tah. Raipur, Dist. Bhilwara - 311 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Bhachediya 4.44 10.04.2012 30 Naharmal Gurjar, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Miyaram Ji Gurjar, Vill. Bhachediya, Post Kundva, Tah. Devgarh, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan Contd

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Quartz & Rajasthan Bhojela 4. 06 07.06.2012 30 Ganesh Lal Teli, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Laluram ji Teli, At. Kelva, Dist. Rajsamand - 313 324, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Bhojela 4.07 29.5.2012 30 Shankarlal Teli, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Mangilalji Teli, At & Vill. Kelva, Dist. Rajsamand - 313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Jawarya 4.28 11.7.2012 30 Mahalaxmi Mines, Feldspar Rajsamand At. Jawarya, Tah. Kumbhalgarh, Dist. Rajasamand - 313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Jilola 4.71 11.06.2012 30 Sidhartha Mi nicem Pvt. Ltd, Feldspar Rajsamand Rang Niwas, Nai Abadi, Asotiya, Kankoroli, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Joj 4.10 29.05.2012 30 Sidhartha Minichem Pvt.Ltd, Feldspar Rajsamand Rang Niwas,Nai Aabadi, Aasotiya Kankroli, Rajsamand – 313 324, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Binol 4.05 11.7.2012 30 Annapurna Mines & Feldspar Rajsamand Minerals,C/o Shri Hiralal Das, S/o Shri Dhan Dasji, At. Sirori, Tah. Amet, Dist. Rajsamand - 313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Gela Ki 4.33 11.7.2012 30 Pralhad Kumar Bhil, Feldspar Rajsamand Bhagal S/o Shri Govardhan Lal Bhil, At Puthol, Rajsamand–313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Kanavada 4.88 07.06.2012 30 Charbhuja Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand C/o Laxmansingh Modi, S/o Khuman Singh Ji Rao, Vill. & Post Idana, Tah. Amet, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Karanpuriya 4.65 07.06.2012 30 Dev Narayan Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand At & Post Karanpuriya, Tah & Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan - 313 324 Contd

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/Distric t Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Quartz & Rajasthan Keringji ka 4.79 11.7.2012 30 Bherunath Mines & Feldspar Rajsamand Kheda Minerals, Partner - Shri Narayan Singh, S/o Shri Shambhu Singh Rathor, Keringji ka Kheda, Dist. Rajsamand - 313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Kharnota 4.58 29.05.2012 30 Rekha Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand Prop. Smt. Bhanvari Devi, W/o Shri Bherulal Ji Gurjar, At. Goval (Bherudas ka Guda), Tah. Amet, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Maddi 4.16 29.5.2012 30 Devilal Teli, Feldspar Rajsamand (Devasthan) S/o Shri Nandaji Teli, At & Vill.Madari, (Devasthan), Tah. & Dist Rajsamand - 313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Maddi 4.0 2 11.7.2012 30 Ashapura Minerals, Feldspar Rajasamand (Devasthan) At. Maddi (Devasthan), Tah & Dist. Rajsamand - 313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Mandiyana 4.85 29.05.2012 30 Jagdish Chandra Oza, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Late Shri Radha Kishan Oza, H.No. 10 , F – 12, R.C. Vyas Colony, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Mandiyana 4.85 29.5.2012 30 Kailash Chandra Oza, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Radhakishan Oza, H.No.451, Sanjog Colony, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Mata ka Gaon 4.03 10.04.2012 30 Sajjan Singh Solanki, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Vijay Singh Solanki, At. Kanji ka Kheda, Tah. Amet, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Ran 4.05 13.7.2012 30 Kunwar Yashwant Singh Feldspar Rajsamand Rao, S/o Shri Makan Singh Rao, At & Po. Idana, Tah. Amet, Dist. Rajsamand - 313 324, Rajasthan. Contd

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Quartz & Rajasthan Rati Talia 4.85 03.04.2012 30 Gopal Singh Bhati, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Khimsingh Ji Bhati, At. Rati Talai, Tah. Kumbalgadh, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Uthnol 4.00 11.07.2012 30 Kanhayalal Paliwal, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Ramkishanji Paliwal, At Upali Odan, Tah. Nathadwara, Dist. Rajsamand - 313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Sevantri 4.20 29.05.2012 30 Chandan Singh Rajput, Feldspar Rajsamand S/o Shri Jor Singh Rajput, At. Rod ka Guda, PO. Antaliya, Tah. Kumbhalgadh, Dist. Rajsamand – 313 324, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Lamb ahari 4.50 10.04.2012 30 Maa Kripa Mines & Minerals, Feldspar Tonk Singh 36, Gulmohar Line, Hanumannagar, Sirsi Road, Jaipur – 302 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Bawdi 4.11 13.06.2012 30 Balaji Mineral Suppliers, Feldspar Tonk House No. 588, Ward No.9, Vill. Katasura, Tah.Kishangadh, Dist. Ajmer – 305 001, Rajasthan, Quartz & Rajasthan Gulgaon 4.23 12.7.2012 30 Bhagchand Choudhary, Feldspar Tonk S/o Shri Kanaram Choudhary, At & Po. Kasir, Via Fattehagarh, Tah. Sarwad, Dist. Ajmer - 305 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Hariyav 4.97 10.04.2012 30 Minal Associates, Feldspar Udaipur S – 2, Khanpur Colony, Samarvila, Bhopalpura, Udaipur - 313 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Kham Ki 4.97 10.04.2012 30 Mitr a Mines & Minerals, Feldspar Udaipur Maddi C- 211, Divya Jyoti, Apartment, Bhopalpura, Udaipur – 313 001, Rajasthan. Contd

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Quartz & Tamil Nadu Kosa nam 4.22 19.04.2012 20 P. Balasubramaniam, Feldspar Erode S/o Shri R. Palanisamy, 12/13, 60 Feet Road, Kumaranathapuram, Tiruppur – 641 602, Tamil Nadu. Quartz & Tamil Nadu Kosanam “B” 4.07 19.04.2012 20 P. Ramamoorthy, Feldspar Erode S/o Shri R. Palanisamy, 12/13, 60 Feet Road, Kumaranathapuram, Tiruppur– 641 602 Tamil Nadu. Quartz , Rajasthan Sokda ki 4.20 02.03.2012 20 Govind Kumar Agarwal, Feldspar & Jhunjhunu Dhani S/o Shri Fathehchand Quartzite (Chhapoli) Agarwal, F- 122, Industrial Area, Neem Ka Thana, Dist. Sikar, Rajasthan. Quartz, Rajasthan Sokda Ki 4.20 28.03.2012 20 Govind Kumar Agarwal, Feldspar & Sikar Dhani S/o Shri Fathehchand Quartzite Agarwal, F- 122, Indusrial Area, Neem Ka Thana, Dist. Sikar, Rajasthan. Red ochre Rajasthan Ratkuriya 4. 90 07.06.2012 20 Saeed Ansari, Jodhpur S/o Shri Shoukat Ali Ansari, 159, Hinglajnagar, Choupasani Road, Chungi Naka, Jodhpur – 342 001, Rajasthan Red ochre Rajasthan Ratkuriya 4.90 07.06.2012 20 Sajid Ansari, Jodhpur S/o Shri Shoukat Ali Ansari, 159, Hinglajnagar, Choupasani Road, Chungi Naka, Jodhpur – 342001, Rajasthan Red ochre Rajasthan Ratkuriya 4.90 07.06.2012 20 Smt. Manisha Mehta, Jodhpur W/o Shri Mukesh Mehta, D- 164, Shastrinagar, Jodhpur – 342 001, Rajasthan Contd

Table- 1B ( Contd. ) Minera l State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Red ochre Rajasthan Ratkuriya 4.90 07.06.2012 20 Smt. Sagarika Mehta, Jodhpur W/o Shri Sandeep Mehta, D- 164, Shastrinagar, Jodhpur – 342 001, Rajasthan Red ochre Rajas than Ratkuriya 4.90 07.06.2012 20 Smt Rasida Ansari, Jodhpur W/o Shri Sayed Ansari, 159, Hinglajnagar, Choupasani Road, Chungi Naka, Jodhpur – 342 001, Rajasthan Red Ochre Rajasthan Ratkuriya 4.49 13.06.2012 20 Smt. Rasida Ansari, Jodhpur W/o Shri Saiyad Ansari, 159, Hinglajnagar, Choupasani Road, Chungi Naka, Jodhpur – 342 001, Rajasthan. Red Ochre Rajasthan Ratkuriya 4.04 13.06.2012 20 Sandeep Mehta, Jodhpur S/o Shri Chiman Singh, D- 154, Shastrinagar, Jodhpur – 342 001, Rajasthan Red ochre Rajasthan Baseddi 4.80 12.7.2012 30 Miss Swati Garg, Pratapgarh Kundal D/o Shri Uttam Kumar Garg, At. Nutan Tailor, In front of Balaji Mandir, Gulmandi, Dist. Bhilwara - 311 001, Rajasthan. Red ochre & Rajasthan Bherukheda 4.85 10. 04.2012 30 Suresh Parashar, China clay Bhilwara S/o Shri Jagdishchandra Parashar, At. Mansha, Tah. Kotdi, Dist. Bhilwara - 311 001 Rajasthan. Silica Sand Rajasthan Tipua 4.80 10.04.2012 30 Pushpendra Kumar Gupta, Karauli S/o Shri Hazarilal Gupta, Bada Bazar, Karauli – 322 241, Rajasthan. Contd

Table- 1B ( Concld. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant years Silica Sand Rajasthan Dunga Ki 4.29 06.06.2012 30 Muskan Minerals, Sikar Nangal Ashok Vihar, C-1223, Shankar Colony, New Loha Mandi Road, Sikar Road, In front of Road No.14, Jaipur-302 001, Rajasthan. White clay Gujarat Nadapa 4.53 13.04.2012 20 Ishwarlal Nanjibhai Bhivani, Kacchh “Uma Minerals", 113-114, Pooja – B, Behind ICICI Bank, Station road, Bhuj, Dist. Kacchh – 370 001, Gujarat. White clay Rajasthan Khavda 4.88 10.04.2012 20 Rajendra Prasad Sharma, Karauli S/o Shri Hajarilal Sharma, At. Jodi, Tah. Sapotara, Dist. Karauli - 322 241, Rajasthan Wollestonite Rajasthan Sodpura 24.86 27.7.2012 30 Welcome Industries Ltd., Calcite, Pali Lake House, P.P. Singhal Quartz & Marg, Udaipur – 313 004, Feldspar Rajasthan. Yellow Andhra Pradesh Gollaguduru 4.87 23.04.2012 20 T. Siva Sankar, ochre Cuddapah 1/418-3, Maruthi Nagar, Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh.

B. Mining Leases Executed

During the period under review, the information pertaining to the execution of 66 Mining Leases covering an area of about 293.23 hectares was revealed. Of these Pyrophylite accounted for 4.03 hectares and in addition to this 65 mining leases were in respect of two or more minerals in association.

Reviewing areawise, pyrophylite accounted for about 4.03 hectares. Mining leases executed in respect of two or more minerals covered 289.20 hectares.

Reviewing statewise, number of mining leases and area executed in Rajasthan were 66 with an area about 293.23 hectares.

The mineralwise number of mining leases executed together with lease area and details of mining leases executed are given in Tables 2A & 2B, respectively.

Table - 2A : Details of Mining Leases Executed (By Minerals)

Mineral No.of Mining Leases Area in ha Executed Pyrophylite 1 4.03

Group of Minerals 65 289.20

Total 66 293.23

Table – 2 B: Details of Mining Leases Executed Mineral State/Distri ct Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Execution/ in ha Registration Years China clay & Rajasthan Parouli 4.75 01.05.2012/ 30 Smt. Shobha Devi Agarwal, Red ochre Chittorgarh 14.05.2012 W/o Shri Ramesh Chandra Agarwal, R/o Singhal Bhavan, Azad Nagar, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. China clay, Rajashtan Pandouli 4.93 23.01.2012/ 30 Kamalesh Agal, Red ochre & Chittorgarh 09.02.2012 S/o Shri Ratanlal Agal, Sillica sand At. Sawa, Tah. & Dist. Chhittorgarh, Rajasthan. Contd.

Table- 2B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Execution/ in ha Registration Years China clay, Rajashtan Sambhupura 4.12 26.03.2012/ 30 Jagdish Chandra Gupta, Red ochre & Chittorgarh 27.03.2012 S/o Shri Mohanlal, Quartz Word No 10 Near Bus Stand, Mandal, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Amritpura 4.00 21.11.2011/ 30 Halil Mines & Minerals, Quartz Ajmer 29.11.2011 Prop. Shri Balveer Singh, S/o Shri Shriram Singh Rawat, At. Surajpura, Post. Kharwa, Tah. Masuda, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Danta 4.04 18.03.2009/ 30 Raghav Kumar Tela, Quartz Ajmer 15.02.2010 S/o Shri Omprakash Tela, 22, Main Street, Nasirabad, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan

Feldspar & Rajasthan Jetgadh 4.18 28 .02.2012/ 30 Kiran Minerals, Quartz Ajmer Vamniya 14.03.2012 Prop. Shri Girish Soneni, 125, Ram Gali, Hathi Naka, Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Lalchura 4.00 21.11.2011/ 30 Parasmal Jain, Quartz Ajmer Ghanar 29.11.2011 S/o Shri Mangalchand Jain, Outside Nehru Gate, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Lidi 4.80 02.09.2011/ 30 Smt. Shanti, Quartz Ajmer 27.02.2012 W/o Shri Atram Chita, Vill. Rajosi, Via Bhavani Kheda, Tah. Nasirabad, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Mangliya vas 4.48 14.05.2012/ 30 Nitin Kabra, Quartz Ajmer 17.05.2012 S/o Shri Shivprasad Kabra, Vill. Rajgadh, Vai Saradhana, Tah. Nasirabad, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Mathaliya 4.68 19.03.2012/ 30 Rangila Chail Minerals, Quartz Ajmer 20.03.2012 Prop. Shri Avinash Sen, Vill. & Post Rajgadh, Tah. Nasirabad, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Nimdi Kheda 4.00 30.01.2012/ 30 Smt. Manju Jain, Quartz Ajmer 02.02.2012 W/o Shri Parasmal Jain, 2/2, Nehru Gate, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Contd.

Table- 2B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Execution/ in ha Registration Years Feldspar & Rajasthan Pandarwada 4.87 21.02.2012/ 30 Smt. Jatan Kanwar, Quartz Ajmer 05.03.2012 W/o Shri Mahavir Jain, 16, Ambani Gali, Naya Bas, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Papal Bawdi 4.06 21.02.2012/ 30 Dhanraj Mines & Minerals, Quartz Ajmer 27.02.2012 Prop. Shri Kainahayalal Solanki, S/o Shri Laxmanlal Solanki, Outside Mewadi Gate, Vinod Nagar, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Piplaj 4.22 23.12.2011/ 30 Raghuveer Choudhary, Quartz Ajmer 27.01.2012 S/o Shri Shrikishan Jat, Vill. & Post Piplaj, Via Kharba, Tah. Masuda, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Ramgarh 4.8 01.02.2012/ 30 Mohd. Hussain Kathal, Quartz Ajmer 21.02.2012 S/o Shri Mohd. Hazari Kathal, Krushi Mandi Road, Bajaj Nagar, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Bhambhiipura 4.06 10.04.2012/ 30 Dinesh Sharma, Quartz Ajmer 01.05.2012 S/o Shri Manraj Sharma, C- 53, RICCO Housing Colony, Ajmer Road, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Makreda 4.00 14.12.2011/ 30 Ramnarayan & Brothers, Quartz Ajmer 09.01.2012 Near Railway Station, 1, Old Industrial Area, Alwar, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Manoharpura 4.00 09.07.2012/ 30 Dinesh Chauhan, Quartz Ajmer 11.07.2012 S/o Shri Mangal Singh Chauhan, At Abhishek - 14, Krishna Nagar, Utsav Vatika, Masuda Road, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Nimdi Kheda 4.75 21.11.2011/ 30 Parasmal Jain, Quartz Ajmer 29.11.2011 S/o Shri Mangal Chand Jain, 2/2, Outside Nehru Gate, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Suras 4.00 24.08.2012/ 30 Shri Rajkumar, Quartz Ajmer 27.08.2012 S/o Shri Bhanwarlal Jain, C/o Shiv Auto Mobiles, Near Chungi Naka, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Contd.

Table- 2B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Execution/ in ha Registration Years Feldspar & Rajasthan Sanod 4.88 21.06.2012/ 30 Shyamkaran Jat, Quartz Ajmer 27.06.2012 S/o Shri Kishna Jat, Vill & Post Sanod, Tah. Nasirabad, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Gangapur 4.35 08.06.2012/ 30 Acharya Mines & Minerals, Quartz Bhilwara 13.06.2012 Prop. Shri Chandraprakash, S/o Shri Shyamlal Acharya, Bagour, Tah. Mandal, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Ummedpura 4.45 08.06.2012/ 30 Amit Kumar Acharya, Quartz Bhilwara 13.06.2012 S/o Shri Shyamlal Acharya, Vill. Bagour, Tah. Mandal, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Potla` 4.25 02.03.2012/ 30 Salasar Mines and Minerals, Quartz Bhilwara 05.03.2012 Word No 9, Vijaynagar Road, Barni, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Chowki Ka 4.31 08.08.2012/ 30 Yash Mines & Minerals, Quartz Bhilwara Kheda 09.08.201 2 B-370, R.K. Colony, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Kali Mangari 4.00 24.08.2012/ 30 Suresh Chauhan, Quartz Bhilwara Ka Kheda 24.08.2012 S/o Shri Gopilalji Chauhan, Inner Gate of Mewari, Tah. Bawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Mefliyas 4.00 08.08.2012/ 30 Smt Gita Devi, Quartz Bhilwara 13.08.2012 W/o Shri Ladulal Kumhar, At. Mukam,P.O. Raghunathpura, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Nathi Ka 4.17 23.08.2012/ 30 Bherulal Acharat, Quartz Bhilwara Kheda 27.08.2012 S/o Shri Lahaulalji Acharat, At. Lakhola, Tah. Sahara, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Panduru 4.39 08.08.2012/ 30 Ladulal Kumhar, Quartz Bhilwara 13.08.2012 S/o Shri Chunnilal Kumhar, At. Mukam,P.O. Raghunathpura, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Amdala 4.00 21.02.2012/ 30 Gungun Associates & Earth Quartz Bhilwara 22.05.2012 Movers, C- 512, Infront of L.I.C. Office, Azad Nagar, Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Contd.

Table- 2B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Execution/ in ha Registration Years Feldspar & Rajasthan Ladki 4.09 27.03.2012/ 30 Mahadevo Minerals, Quartz Bhilwara 30.03.2012 D – 34, Housing Board, Govind Nagar, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Palra 4.59 11.05.2012/ 30 Raj Kumar Jain, Quartz Bhilwara 14.05.2012 S/o Shri Bhambarlal Jain, C/o Shiv Auto Mobile, Near Udaipur Chungi Naka, Infront of Golcha Factory, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Pitha Ka 4.13 11.05.2012/ 30 Parasmal Jain, Quartz Bhilwara Kheda 14.05.2012 S/o Shri Mangalchand Jain, Mangal Chunni Panch House, 94, Chimansingh Lodha Nagar, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Tiloli 4.97 16.03.2012/ 30 Abdul Majid, Quartz Bhilwara 19.03.2012 Shree Mangal Gali No. 5, Vardhaman Colony, Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Amesar 4.23 20.01.2012/ 30 Smt. Sweta Mewada, Quartz Bhilwara 24.01.2012 W/o Shri Vinod Kumar Mewada, Near Hathiwala Mandir, Word No 10, Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Bagar 4.00 10.07.2012/ 30 Smt. Meena Kanwar, Quartz Bhilwara 120.7.2012 W/o Shri Jagdish Solanki, Ward No. 14, House No. 1162, Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldsp ar & Rajasthan Bhagwanpura 4.11 29.06.2012/ 30 Jognia Minerals, Quartz Bhilwara 02.07.2012 Prop. Shri Pravi Singh Gahalot, S/o Shri Ben Singh Gahalot, At. Bhagwanpura, P.O. Dantada (An), Via Shambhugarh, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Chena Ka 4.54 09.05.2012/ 30 Sonu Minerals, Quartz Bhilwara Kheda 16.05.2012 Prop. Shri Nadim Sekh, S/o Abdul Sattar Shekh, At. & Vill. Bagour, Tah. Mandal, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Guda ka 4.72 23.03.2012/ 30 Eklingnath Mining, Quartz Bhilwara Kheda 27.03.2012 Nathuba ka Kheda (Barsni), Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan Contd.

Table- 2B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Execution/ in ha Registration Years Feldspa r & Rajasthan Karangarh 4.95 15.05.2012/ 30 Hitesh M. Bachanni, Quartz Bhilwara 16.05.2012 S/o Shri Maganbhai Bachanni, 15, Chorotar Society, Old Padra, Vadodara, Gujarat. Feldspar & Rajasthan Khakharmala 4.00 29.6.2012/ 30 Shri Shobhalal, Quartz Bhilwara 03.7.2012 S/o Shri Girdharilal Rao, At. Lachura, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Koli ka Kheda 4.87 23.03.2012/ 30 Ashutosh Mining Quartz Bhilwara 27.03.2012 Ward No. 7, Bharu Chowk, Badnor, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Mand ka 4.43 10.04.2012/ 30 Narayan Lal Teli, Quartz Bhilwara Kheda 11.04.2012 S/o Shri Udairam Teli, At. Mand ka Kheda, Tah. Raipur, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar & Rajasthan Shambhugarh 4.65 22.6.2012/ 30 Raj Kumar Buliya, Quartz Bhilwara 07.08.2012 S/o Shri Sohan Singh Buliya, Adarsha Mohalla, Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Feldspar, Rajasthan Jaliyawas 4.71 07.05.2012/ 20 Smt. Ranjana Mathur, Quartz & Ajmer 15.05.2012 W/o Shri Satyanarayan Mathur, Calcite H.No. 63, Krishna Colony, Near Bhanwarlal Gothi School, Beawar, - 305 901, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Pyrophyllite Rajasthan Sakroda 4.03 16.04.2012/ 30 Sayeed Gille Akbar, Udaipur 18.04.2012 S/o Shri Jimrul Hussain 57, Pannadhay Marg, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Nikumbha 4.95 21.05.2012/ 30 Ajitkumar Singhawat, China clay Chittorgarh 23.05.2012 S/o Shri Surajmal Sighawat, 19, Bank Road, Janakpura, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. Quartz & Rajasthan Nikumbha 4.84 21.05. 2012/ 30 Harish Kumar Garg, China clay Chittorgarh 23.05.2012 S/o Shri Satyanarayan Garg, 7, Dodi Gali, Janakpura, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. Quartz & Rajasthan Buchara 4.87 16.11.2010/ 30 Smt. Alka Yadav, Feldspar Jaipur 01.12.2010 W/o Shri Narendra Singh Yadav, At Yaduwanshi House, Ward No. 5, Adarsha Nagar, Kotputali, Dist. Jaipur, Rajasthan. Contd.

Table- 2B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Execution/ in ha Registration Years Quartz & Rajasthan Sewa 4.21 20.01.2012/ 30 Sunil Kumar Jain, Feldspar Jaipur 06.03.2012 S/o Shri Mohanlal Jain, Near Jain Nasia, Old Rici Bogru, Tah. Sangarner, Dist. Jaipur - 302 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Kanwera 4.70 09.05.2012/ 30 Narayan Singh, Feldspar Rajsamand 11.05.2012 S/o Shri Devi Singh Rajput, At. Bagour, Tah. Bhim, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Lalji Ka Kheda 4.80 25.04.2012/ 30 Vardhman Mines and Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand 27.04.2012 Partner – Shri Gopallal Khatik, At. & Vill. Bhagawanpura, Tah. Mandal, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Sailaguda 4.92 13.03.2012/ 30 Mangalmurti Mineral, Feldspar Rajsamand 15.03.2012 C/o Shri Lalit Paliwal, Near Surbai Ki Mandir, Amet, Dist Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Tiyana 4.42 17.04.2 012/ 30 Smt Rinku Kuwar Chundawat, Feldspar Rajsamand 03.05.2012 C/o Shri Karnwar Ram Singh, New Colony, Near Power House, Amet, Dist Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Anoppura 4.42 19.03.2012/ 30 Parasmal Jain, Feldspar Rajsamand 27.03.2012 S/o Shri Mangal Chand Jain, Mangal Chuni, Panch House, C.S. Lodha Nagar, Beawar, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Bhachediya 4.44 30.07.2012/ 30 Naharmal Gurjar, Feldspar Rajsamand 01.08.2012 S/o Shri Mikharamji Gurjar, Bharchediya, Tah. Deogarh, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Jaimakheda 4.00 28.03.2012/ 30 Smt. Smita Sharma, Feldspar Rajsamand 29.03.2012 D/o Shri D.P. Sharma, Badi Holi ka Than, Tah. Devgadh, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Voure 4.02 15.02.2 012/ 30 Rajvir Singh, Feldspar Rajsamand 29.02.2012 S/o Shri Shivdayal Singh, At. Konorya, Tah. Naithidwara, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Contd. 63

Table- 2B ( Cocld.) Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Execution/ in ha Registration Years Quartz & Rajasthan Bhachediya 4.23 13.03.2012/ 30 Ramdev Mines & Minerals, Fledspar Rajsamand 19.03.2012 Partner – Shri Pushkar Acharya, Vill. &Tah. Raipur, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Idana 4.70 30.04.2012/ 30 Chawla Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand 01.05.2012 C/o Shri Rajput Singh Rao, At. Idana, Tah. Amet, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Pandi 4.47 23.02.2012/ 30 Swastik Minerals, Feldspar Rajsamand 03.05.2012 Partner – Shri Hemraj Bathiya, 103, Rajhans Complex, Badla Road, Badgaon, Dist. Udaipur, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Chotiya 4.90 30.04.2012/ 30 Smt. Rekha Chuhadiya, Feldspar Udaipur 14.05.2012 W/o Shri Rahul Chuhadiya, 126, Mochi Bazar, Modi Nikunj, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Hariyab 4.95 07.02.2012/ 30 Vishnu Kumar Chipa, Feldspar Udaipur 08.02.2012 S/o Shri Satya Narayan Chipa, At. Lalitkunj, Bhim Road, Asind, Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Chotiya 4.90 30.04.2012/ 30 Rahul Chuhadiya, Feldspar Udaipur 14.05.2012 S/o Shri S.S. Chuhadiya, 126, Mochi Bazar, Modi Maa Nikunj, Udaipur, Rajasthan Quartz, Rajasthan Paniya 5.00 19.03.2012/ 20 Jay Mining Paniya, Feldspar & Rajasmand 21.03.2012 C/o Shri Shambhusingh, Mica S/o Lal Singh Chundavat, At & Vill. Maharajsingh ji ka Kheda, Tah. Devgarh, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan. Quartz, Rajasthan Jogi ki Dhani 4.94 06.06.2012/ 30 Mahesh Meena, Feldspar & Jaipur 07.06.2012 S/o Shri Bannalal Meena, Silica sand C/o Mohini Filling Station, N.H. 8, Sangteka, Tah. Kotputli, Dist. Jaipur, Rajasthan.

C. Mining Leases Renewed

During the period under review information pertaining to renewal of 4 mining leases covering an area of 600.11 hectares was received. Of these Manganese ore, Shale each for 1 lease followed by Group of Minerals 2 leases. Reviewing areawise Manganese ore accounted for about 42.15 hectares, Shale 24.90 hectares and Group of Minerals 533.06 hectares.

Reviewing statewise number of mining leases and area renewed Karnataka 2 with 570.50 hectares, Madhya Pradesh 1 with 24.90 hectares & Rajasthan 1 with 40.71 hectares respectively.

The mineralwise number of mining leases renewed together with lease area and details of mining leases renewed are given in Tables 3 A & 3 B respectively.

Table : 3 A – Details of Mining Leases Renewed (By Minerals) Mineral No.of Mining Leases Area in ha Renewed Manganese ore 1 42.15 Sh ale 1 24.90 Group of Minerals 2 533.06 Total 4 600.11

Table–3 B : Details of Mining Leases Renewed Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Renewal Years Manganese Karnataka Chikkabyala 42.15 21.03.2012 20 Smt. Susheelamma, ore Chitradurga dakere & W/o Late Shri D.S. Rajappa, Doddabyala Opp. KPTCL Office, dakere Shankarapuram, Huliyur, Dist. Chitradurga – 572 218, Karnataka Shale Madhya Pradesh Kanghatti 24.90 02.04.2012 20 Rameshchandra & Mandsaur Hemkumar, Paplyamandi, Dist. Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh Feldspar, Rajasthan Jaliyabas 4.71 10.04.2012 20 Smt. Ranjana Mathur, Quartz & Ajmer W/o Shri Satyanarayan Calcite Mathur, H. No. 63, Krushna Colony, Near Bhanwarlal Goti School, Beawar – 305 901, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Gold, Karnataka Madinakote 528.35 26.03.2012 20 Hutti Gold Mines Co. Ltd., Scheelite & Raichur & Hutti 3rd Floor, K H B Shopping Associated Complex, National Games Mineral Village, Koramangala, Bangaluru – 560 047, Karnataka

D. Mining Leases Revoked

During the period under review the information pertaining to the revoking of 15 Mining leases covering an area of 414.49 Hectares were reviewed.Of these Manganese and soapstone accounted for one lease each. In addition to these 13 Mining Leases were revoked in respect of two or more Minerals in association.

Reviewing areawise Soapstone, accounted for 32.37 Hectares, followed by Manganese ore 21.00 Hectares. Mining Leases revoked in respect of two or more minerals covered 361.12 Hectares.

Reviewing Statewise No of Mining leases and area revoked in Rajasthan were 15 leases with 414.49 Hectares.The mineralwise numbers of mining leases revoked together with area and details of leases are given in Table 4 A & 4 B respectively.

Table - 4 A: Details of Mining Leases Revoked (By Minerals)

Mineral No.of Mining Leases Area in ha Renewed

Manganese ore 1 21.00 Soapstone 1 32.37 Group of Minerals 13 361.12 Total 15 414.49

Table–4 B: Details of Mining Leases Revoked Mineral State/District Village Area Date on Name & Address In which lease ha revoked Feldspar & Rajasthan Kharwa 129.50 29.05.2012 Smt Anjana Jain, Quartz Ajmer W/o Shri P K Jain, Plot No-1/2 Sudha Watika, Jadhav Colony, Beawar – 305 901. Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Kaleda 135.32 29.05.2012 R.B.S. Mining Pvt Ltd, Quartz Ajmer 4/225 , Sector No – 4, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur – 302 004, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Karangarh 5.00 13.06.2012 Bhaguram Gurjar, Quartz Bhilwara S/o Shri Jwaraji Gurjar, At. Raghunathpura, Tah. Asind, Dist. Bhilwara – 311 001, Rajasthan Contd.

Table 4B (contd.) Mineral State/District Village Area Date on Name & Address In which lease ha revoked Feldspar & Rajasthan Bherukheda 4.00 13.07.2012 Charbhuaja Minerals Quartz Bhilwara Partner – Shri Satyanarayan Agrawal, Res 1 – D – 9, R C Vyas Colony, Bhilwara - 311 001, Rajasthan Feldspar & Rajasthan Piplinagar 5.00 11.07.2012 Anil Kumar Mutha, Quartz Rajsamand S/o Shri Kushalraj Mutha, Bardhaman Colony, Beawar – 309 001 Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Fire clay & Silica Rajasthan Ghatri 5.00 28.05.2012 Jaydurga Stones sand Bharatpur Crashing Company, Tah. Ghatri, Beawar, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan Manganese Rajasthan Negdia 21.00 27.08.2012 Mintek Pvt. Ltd, ore Rajsamand Vill. Guda, Tah. Mandal, Dist. Bhilwara – 311 403, Rajasthan Mica, Rajasthan Dhal 33.45 13.06.2012 Shri Baju, Feldspar & Ajmer S/o Shri Fhoju, Quartz R/o Ward No – 55, Chorsiavas, Dist. Ajmer 305 001, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Ragh unathpura 4.85 25.07.2012 Durgesh Singh, Feldspar Bhilwara S/o Shri Ganpat Singh, At. Rathod, Ward No-13, Near Chungi Naka, Beawar Road, Asind, Dist. Bhilwara – 311 001, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Baishali 4.00 12.7.2012 Smt Chandan Kanwar, Feldspar Bhilwara W/o Shri Meghsinghji, At. A – 4, Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur – 302 001, Rajasthan. Quartz & Rajasthan Dantda 5.00 29.05.2012 Lazor Mincom Pvt Ltd, Feldspar Rajsamand C/o Shri Lakshminarayan, S/o Shri Laduram Saraf, 1 – D – 3, Old Housing Board, Shastrinagar, Ward No – 24 Bhilwara, Rajasthan Contd.

Table 4B (concld .) Mineral State/District Village Area Date on Name & Address In which lease ha revoked Quartz & Rajasthan Samarnaka 5.00 29.05.2012 First Light Mines & Minerals Feldspar Rajsamand Pvt Ltd, C/o Shri Sisir Soyalka, T-133 Chapi Bai Marg, Banipark, Udaipur – 302 001, Rajasthan Quartz & Rajasthan Sawairamsinghpura 5.00 12.07.2012 Ghanshyam Acharya, Feldspar Tonk S/o Shri Gopilal Acharya, At. Sarwad, Tah. Sarwad, Dist. Ajmer – 305 001, Rajasthan Quartz, Rajasthan Atbigha 20.00 12.06.2012 Rebrence Mines & Minerals Calcite & Sikar Pvt Ltd, Feldspar A - 28, Anita Colony, Bajaj Nagar, Jaipur, Dist. Jaipur, Rajasthan Soapstone Rajasthan Nathara 32.37 13.07.2012 Minors India Pvt Ltd , Udaipur E-101, Mewad Industrial Area, Matdi, Udaipur- 313 003, Rajasthan

E. Mining Leases Determined

Table – 5: Details of Mining Leases Determined

Mineral State / District Village Area Date of Name & Address in Determination ha

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F. Mining Leases Surrendered

Table – 6: Details of Mining Leases Surrendered

Mineral State / District Village Area Date of Name & Address in Surrender ha

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G. Mining Leases Terminated

Table – 7: Details of Mining Leases Terminated Mineral State / District Village Area Date on which Name & Address in lease ha Terminated

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H. Mines Opened

Table – 8: Details of Mines Opened Mineral State/District Name of Village Date of Area Name & Address Mine Opening In ha

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I. Mines Temporarily Discontinued

Table – 9: Details of Mines Temporarily Discontinued Mineral State/ Name of Village Date of Reason Area Name & Address District Mine Disconti- in nuance ha

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J. Mines Reopened Table – 10: Details of Mines Reopened Mineral State / Name of Village Date of Area in Name & Address District Mine Reopening ha

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K. Mines Abandoned Table – 11: Details of Mines Abandoned Mineral State / Name of Village Date of Reason Area Name & Address District Mine Abandonme in nt ha Soapstone Uttarakhand Surkali Surkali - 15.7.2012 Non 139.38 R.P.Singh Katiyar, Bageshwar Soapstone Dayali availability 117/1/215, Mine of Labour Naveen Nagar, Kakadeo, Kanpur – 208 025, Uttar Pradesh

2.2 TREND IN PROSPECTING

A. Prospecting Licences Granted

During the period under review, information pertaining to the grant of 34 prospecting licences covering an area of 3577.73 hectares were received. Of these, China Clay, limestone and manganese ore accounted for about 3 licences each is followed by garnet, silicious earth accounted for 2 licences each. In addition of this 21 prospecting licences were granted in respect of two or more minerals in association.

Reviewing areawise limestone was accounted for about 1213.73 hectares, followed by china clay 554.47 hectares, garnet 441.04 hectares, silicious earth 352.37 hectares, manganese ore 33.05 hectares. Licences granted in respect of two or more minerals in association covered about 983.06 hectares.

Reviewing statewise number of prospecting licences and area granted in Rajasthan was 13 with 1919.13 hectares, Madhya Pradesh 16 with 1172.89 hectares and Andhra Pradesh was 5 with 485.71 hectares.

The mineralwise number of prospecting licences granted together with area and details of prospecting licences granted are given in Tables 12 A & 12 B, respectively.

Table 12 A : Prospecting Licences Granted (By Minerals) Mineral No. of Prospecting licences Area in ha granted China Clay 03 554.47 Garnet 02 441.04 Limestone 03 1213.73 Manganese Ore 03 33.05 Silicious earth 02 352.37 Group of Minerals 21 983.07 Total 34 3577.73

Table - 12 B : Prospecting Licences Granted (By Minerals) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant Years Bauxite / Madhya Pradesh Shivrajpur 6.52 05/06/2012 02 Sidh ha Associates, Laterite & Katni Prop. Shri Arpit Jain, Fire clay S/o Late Sukhlal Jain, Hanuman Ganj, Dist. Katni, Madhya Pradesh China clay Rajasthan Amargadh 222.39 30/07/2012 02 Kailash Sharma, Bhilwara S/o Shri Kainyalal Sharma, 42/850, Paldi Road, Subhash Nagar, Bhilwara, Rajasthan China clay Rajasthan Devlikilun 166.04 27/06/2012 02 Nitin Vyas, Bhilwara S/o Shri Mahavir Prasad Vyas, Gali No. 13, Adarsha Nagar, Sanganor Colony, Near Jyoti Public School, Bhilwara, Rajasthan China clay Rajasthan Devli Ki Lun 166. 04 13/03/2012 02 Nitin Vyas, Bhilwara S/o Shri Mahavir Prasad Vyas, C/o Choga Lal Sharma, A- 267, Shrinath Marg, Sanjay Colony, Bhilwara, Rajasthan China clay / Rajasthan Bhairukheda 177.72 21/06/2012 02 Kailashchanddra Jain, Red ochre Bhilwara S/o Shri Devil al Jain, Vill. Paroli, Tah. Kotdi, Dist.Bhilwara, Rajasthan. China clay / Rajasthan Bhairukheda 21.71 09/04/2012 02 Nitin Kumar Vyas, Red ochre Chittorgarh S/o Shri Mahavir Prasad Vyas,Adarsha Nagar, Gali No. 13,Sanganer Colony, Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Chi na clay / Rajasthan Kandiyala 93.75 22/05/2012 02 Urwashi Natural Resources White clay Jaislmer Pvt. Ltd, 139 – B Himayunpur, & Ball clay Safdarganj Inclave, New Delhi China clay / Rajasthan Moti Kilo Ki 150 .00 22/05/2012 02 Urwashi Natural Resources White clay Jaislmer Dhani Pvt. Ltd, 139 – B, Himayunpur, & Ball clay Safdarganj Inclave, New Delhi Garnet Rajasthan Chakuva 275.00 21/03/2012 03 K.G.C. Import Pvt. Ltd., Ajmer C/o Suzuki Textile Limited, Vill. Gudda, Post Mandal, Dist. Bhilwara – 311 403 Rajasthan Contd. 72

Table- 12B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant Years Garnet Rajasthan Chapri 166.04 08/05/2012 03 K.G.C. Import Pvt. Ltd., Ajmer C/o Suzuki Textile Limited, Vill. Gudda, Post Mandal, Dist. Bhilwara – 311 403 Rajasthan Graphite & Madhya Pradesh Chijwa 26.00 09.03.2012 02 Dhirendra Dighe, Limestone Dhar S/o Late Shri Basantrao Dighe, Bada, Pipli Bazar, Dist. Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. Graphite & Madhya Prade sh Chijwa 5.00 09.03.2012 02 Dhirendra Dighe, Limestone Dhar S/o Late Shri Basantrao Dighe, Bada, Pipli Bazar, Dist. Dhar, Madhya Pradesh Graphite & Madhya Pradesh Chijwa 47.72 09.03.2012 02 Bhupendra Singh Chauhan, Limestone Dhar Mati Mata Chowk, Dist. Barwani, Madhya Pradesh. Graphite & Madhya Pradesh Chijwa 13.82 09.03.2012 02 Sewar Constitution and Limestone Dhar Developers Pvt. Ltd. Flat No.304, Maurya Fortune, 392, Sraddha Nanda Road, Vile Parla East, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Iron ore, Madhya Pradesh Kelkuwa 98.00 09/04/2012 01 Ojaswi Mining, Manganese Jhabua 11,12 Down Market, ore & Jabalpur Road, Bargawa, Laterite Katni, Madhya Pradesh Laterite & Madhya Pradesh Gadaetwa 4.50 11/04/2012 02 Sankarlal Biswkarma, Fire clay Katni Jalpadevi Ward, Dist. Katni, Madhya Pradesh, Laterite , Madhya Pradesh Ranital 45.54 14/03/2012 02 B.K. Engineering Corporation, Red ochre & Jabalpur 45/57 Industrial Estate, Bhillai, Yellow ochre Dist.Durg, Chhatisgarh Laterite, Rajasthan Gudda 43.07 21/06/2012 02 Ruchika Mining Pvt. Ltd., Red ochre & Bhilwara Vill. Gudda, Post Mandal, Yellow ochre Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan Laterite, Madhya Pradesh Bawdikheda 7.85 10/04/2012 02 Ruchika Mining Pvt. Ltd., Red ochre & Mandasour Vill. Gudda, Tah. Mandal, Yellow ochre Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan Laterite, Madhya Pradesh Bawdikheda 9.95 10/04/2012 02 Ruchika Mining Pvt. Ltd., Red ochre & Mandasour Vill. Gudda, Post Mandal, Yellow ochre Dist.Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Laterite, Madhya Pradesh Bawdikhed a 20.50 07.03.2012 02 Ruchika Mining Pvt. Ltd., Red ochre & Mandsour Vill. Gudda, Post Mandal, Yellow ochre Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan Contd.

Table- 12B ( Contd. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant Years Laterite, Madhya Pradesh Dhasoi 38.84 07.03.2012 02 Ruchika Mining Pvt. Ltd., Red ochre & Mandsour Vill. Gudda, Post Mandal, Yellow ochre Dist. Bhilwara, Rajasthan Limestone Andhra Pradesh Venkatapuram 4.99 18/06/2012 02 S. Kalavathamma, Kurnool W/o Shri S. Venkata Rami Reddy, Palkuru Village, Banaganapalli ( Mandal), Dist. Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Limestone Andhra Pradesh Yepalama - 378.55 19/07/2012 03 My Home Industries Limited, Nalgonda dharam 9th Floor, Block – 3, My Home Hub, Opp. NIFT, Madhapur, Hyderabad – 500 081 Limeston e Madhya Pradesh Barakhurd 830.19 07/04/2012 02 Dalmiya Cement ( Bharat) Satna Ltd., 11-12 Floor, Hansalaya, 15, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110 011 Manganese Andhra Pradesh Jamdapur 18.79 23/04/2012 02 K.U. Junekar, ore Adilabad Vikas Traders, H.No. 6-7-91, Bhuktapur, Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh Manganese Madhya Pradesh Ghondi 10.26 20/03/2012 02 Nakoda Enterprises, Ore Balaghat Gondir Road, Infront of Central Bank, Dist. Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. Manganese Madhya Pradesh Baghoda 4.00 07 /04/2012 02 Balaji Mines & Minerals, ore Chindwara Bajaj Nagar, Tumsar, Dist. Bhandara, Maharashtra Manganese Madhya Pradesh Kailwas 4.20 11/04/2012 02 Smt. Malti Patel, ore, Ochre, Jabalpur W/o Late Shri Shivnarayan Iron ore Patel, Vill. Umriya, ( Blue dust) P.O. Kailwas, Dist. Jabalpur, Laterite Madhya Pradesh Quartzite & Andhra Pradesh Uppalapadu 36.44 27.04.2012 02 S.S. Logistics, Silica sand Kurnool Mg. Partner : Shri B. Siva Ramaiah, Plot No. 2, IIIrd Floor, Sai Ganesh Apartments, Maruthi Nagar, Ist Cross, Anantapur ( Vill & Mdl), Dist. Anantapur – 515 001 Andhra Pradesh Contd.. 74

Table- 12B ( Concld. ) Mineral State/District Village Area Date Period Name & Address in of in ha Grant Years Quartzite & Andhra Pradesh Uppalapadu 46.94 19/06/2012 02 Hindustan National Glass & Silica sand Kurnool Industries Ltd., Vill. Thondamanathan, Vazhudavur P.O., Pondicherry – 605 502 Red ochre, Rajasthan Mandai 85.00 21/03/2012 02 Smt. Rashi Raman, Yellow ochre Jaislmer W/o Vivek Raman, & Silicious D- 7/7354, Vasant Kunj, earth New Delhi Silicious Rajasthan Mandai 32.37 21/03/2012 02 Pradip Paliwal, earth Jaislmer S/o Shri Ramesh Chandra Paliwal, B - 9/13, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi Silicious Rajasthan Mandai 320.00 21/03/2012 02 Pradip Paliwal, earth Jaislmer S/o Shri Ramesh Chandra Paliwal, B-9/13, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi

B. Prospecting Licences Executed

Table – 13: Prospecting Licences Executed Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Execution in ha Years

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C. Prospecting Licences Renewed

Table –14: Details of Prospecting Licences Renewed Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Period Name & Address in Renewal in ha Years

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D. Prospecting Licences Revoked

Table – 15: Details of Prospecting Licences Revoked Mineral State/District Village Area Date of Revocation Name & Address in (Date of Grant or ha Renewal Order)

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2.3 TREND IN RECONNAISSANCE PERMITS (R.P.)

Table – 16: Details of Reconnaissance Permits

Mineral State/District Area in Date of Name & Address sq km Approval of Grant Gold,Associated Minerals Karnataka 766.00 27.09.2012 M/S Ram Minerals Raichur Diamond,Gold,Copper Ore Madhya Pradesh 570.00 05.06.2012 M/S Budelkhand Derivatives Associated Minerals Balaghat Pvt. Ltd.

SECTION ––– 333

Production of Mineral-based Products Table – 17(a): Production of Mineral-based Products During January to March 2012

Mineral -Based Products Unit of January February March Cumulative Quantity 2012 2012 2012 from January to March 2012

Iron & Steel Pig Iron 000 tonnes 177.3 178.5 174.4 530.2 Spong iron 000 tonnes 237.1 231.6 233.3 702.0 Carbon Steel 000 tonnes 215.0 252.4 279.5 746.9 Ferro Alloys Ferro Chrome 000 tonnes 253.7 247.2 256.9 757.8 Ferro Mangane se 000 tonnes 259.6 253.8 265.4 778.8 Ferro Sillicon 000 tonnes 128.0 128.0 128.0 384.0 Other Ferro Alloys 000 tonnes 187.9 180.2 184 552.1

Non-ferrous metals Copper Metal Cathode Tonnes 171.2 145.2 153.9 470.3 Cement Cement ( All types) 000 tonnes 197.1 194.5 214.4 606.0

Heavy Inorganic Chemicals Caustic soda MT 129.6 121.1 119.2 369.9 Soda ash MT 117.9 105.8 110.9 334.6 Sulphuric acid (Incl. oleum) MT 130.0 110.9 116.2 357.1 Phosphoric acid MT 105.1 83.5 84.1 272.7 Titanium Oxide MT 88.9 104.0 85.4 278.3

Graphite Product Graphite Electrodes & Anodes Tonnes 188.3 156.3 230.7 575.3

Chemical Fertilizers Ammonia Sulphate Tonnes 76.4 70.6 105.7 252.7 Urea Tonnes 115.1 108.1 102.3 325.5

Glass, tiles & other products HT insulator Tonnes 143.2 138.9 171.3 453.4 Source: Monthly Abstract of Statistics published by the Central Statistical Organisation, New Delhi ( Jan-June 2012)

Table – 17(b): Production of Mineral-based Products During April to June 2012

Minera l-Based Products Unit of April May June Cumulative Quantity 2012 2012 2012 from April to June 2012

Iron & Steel Pig Iron 000 tonnes 190.0 203.4 197.8 591.2 Spong iron 000 tonnes 232.9 248.8 224.8 706.5 Carbon Steel 000 tonnes 263.5 282.7 269.9 816.1

Ferro Alloys Ferro Chrome 000 tonnes 253.7 253.7 253.7 761.1 Ferro Manganese 000 tonnes 242.3 230.8 242.3 715.4 Ferro Sillicon 000 tonnes 112.0 96.0 112.0 320.0 Other Ferro Alloys 000 tonnes 164.9 172.5 176.4 513.8

Non-ferrous metals Copper Metal Cathode Tonnes 142.0 138.4 144.4 424.8

Cement Cement ( All types) 000 tonnes 190.8 191.9 185.4 568.1

Heavy Inorganic Chemicals Caustic soda MT 119.9 122.4 117.7 360.0 Soda ash MT 98.4 106.5 102.8 307.7 Sulphuric acid (Incl. oleum) MT 89.3 106.1 118.3 313.7 Phosphoric acid MT 54.1 79.5 93.5 227.1 Titanium Oxide MT 63.1 44.9 49.9 157.9

Graphite Product Graphite Electrodes & Anodes Tonnes 174.2 173.6 173.2 521.0

Chemical Fertilizers Ammonia Sulphate Tonnes 92.4 44.1 69.2 205.7 Urea Tonnes 77.1 107.4 108.6 293.1

Glass, tiles & other products HT insulator Tonnes 125.8 130.6 123.4 379.8 Source: Monthly Abstract of Statistics published by the Central Statistical Organisation, New Delhi (Jan-June 2012)

SECTION ––– 444 Highlights

A. DOMESTIC

NALCO’s aluminium output down

NALCO has reported 6.98% decline in production. This is due to higher raw material costs for coal shortage and weak overseas prices.

(Metalworld, April, 2012) Arcelor Mittal secures land for Karnataka Project

Arcelor Mittal has acquired about 1827 acres for its proposed 6 million tonne steel plant in Karnataka. The company completed all necessary steps to acquire the land in Karnataka and is expecting to get the remaining 972 acres by May. Draft feasibility report for the steel plant is currently being prepared and hydrological and environmental impact assessment study has been initiated. Alongside the steel mill in Karnataka, Arcelor Mittal has also proposed to build 750 MW captive power plant.

(Mining Engineering Journal, April, 2012) Mining ban hits iron ore supply to foundries

The ban on iron ore mining in Karnataka and Goa impacted supply of the raw material to foundries while power shortage across states has curtailed production.

(Mining Engineering Journal, April, 2012) New Uranium mine in India to start in April

The Tummalapelle Uranium mine in the Cuddapah district of Andhra Pradesh, India, will be commissioned by early April. The mine is estimated to be one of the largest in the world at 150,000 tonne of reserves, according to India's Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

The Department of Atomic Energy spokesperson said that the mine is ready but the uranium processing plants are still under construction, which will take another two months to complete. The mine is a part of the Cuddapah basin and has significant reserves of uranium; therefore, the Department of Atomic Energy is concentrating its energies on this area.

The mine could produce about 1.1 million tonne of ore per year and process an annual 250 tonne of yellow cake. (Sources: The Hindu Business Line)

(Mining Engineering Journal, April 2012)

Environment and Forest Ministry to demarcate no-go areas for mining

The Ministry Environment and Forests (MOEF) will demarcate the areas for mining soon. However, they have been rechristened as "inviolate areas". The exercise will be carried out by a panel chaired by Shri T. Chatterjee, Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forest. The original demarcation was scrapped due to the coal ministry and industry had complained about it. The Chatterjee - led panel has been tasked to chalk out fresh criteria for the demarcation process that would decide how liberal the new regime is.

(Mining Engineering Journal, April, 2012) Vedanta's new corporate entry

London based Vedanta Group announced the merger of its two subsidiaries, Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries into a new corporate entity to be named Sesa Sterlite. Sesa Goa is India's largest private Iron ore producer and exporter, while Sterlite Industries is the country's largest non-ferrous metals and mining company.

The consolidation is expected the world's seventh largest global diversified natural resources company to be in profits. According to news release, Sesa Sterlite will have exposures to zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil and gas, copper, aluminium and commercial power with assets in India, Australia, Liberia, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland and Sri Lanka.

(Mining Engineering Journal, April, 2012)

Indian policy paralysis: Steel largest mined by 40%

Tangled in mines related to land acquisition and undone by the policy paralysis that has scuttled reforms, the Indian Steel Industry has mines its production target for 2011-12 by 40% as most steel projects announced during the last decade have remained on paper. Steel production in the country in acted to 72 million tonnes last fiscal against the largest of 124 mt. Govt. has now revised the timeline for achieving the target on 2016 - 17.

(London Commodity News, London, 24 April, 2012)

Abhijeet Group's new Iron Ore Beneficiation Unit in Jharkhand

The group is implementing an integrated steel plant with total capacity of 2.5 MTPA at Saraikela in Jharkhand. The first phase (0.5 MTPA) is likely to be commissioned by October 2013. The group is in the process of setting up 2 x 1.2 MTPA capacity Iron Ore Pelletisation Plant and Matching Beneficiation plant to upgrade low grade iron ore with the help of M/s Metro Minerals, Sweden.

(Iron & Steel Review, May, 2012)

NMDC's availability of raw material

NMDC's ore activity being iron ore production, the company will be ensured of uninterrupted supply of the basic raw material for its steel manufacturing units in adequate quantity. The steel plant at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh is located near to NMDC's Bailadila mines. The other steel plant proposed to be setup at Bellary in Karnataka will also be closer to the NMDC's mines in the state of Karnataka.

(Iron & Steel Review, May, 2012)

India to export 2.1m tones of Iron ore to Japanese, Korean Steel Cos

India said it would export 2.1 million tones of 64% Fe content of iron ore to steel mills of Japan and South Korea under a long term agreement which could be signed on June.

(The Hindu, 1 st May, 2012)

Birla, Lafarge Eye Select Jaypee Cement Plants

The AV Birla Group and French Cement giant Lafarge are in talks to out Jaiprakash Associates Cement plants in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.

(Economic Times, 15 th June, 2012)

West Bengal orders closure of 10 sponge iron units

The West Bengal Govt. has ordered to 10 sponge iron units in Burdwan district to be closed down for floating pollution norms an official said.

“In view of the 16 point pollution guidelines given by an Expert Committee 10 sponge iron unit in the ASANSOL – DURGAPUR industrial belt have been ordered to closed down for floating the norms” as per States Environmental Minister Shri Sudarshan.

(Business Line, 19 th June, 2012)

Now, GSI to look for precious minerals

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) would be processing more on finding reserves of precious minerals like diamonds, Gold, Platinum, base metals and rare earths in the XII five year plan project. This is because the survey has already completed work on almost 98% of the 8 lakh Sq.km mineral bearing area using geological mapping.

(Times of India, 25 th June, 2012)

Hindustan Zinc plans to invest Rs. 2,000 cr in Rajasthan mines

Hindustan Zinc plans to invest about Rs 2016 crore to improve mining operations at its Rampura Agucha and Sindeskar Khurd zinc mines in Rajasthan.

(Business Line, 29 th June, 2012)

Iron ore resources may see 30% jump to come as huge boost for steel sector

Indian reserve base for Iron ore expected to see a quantum jump of over 30% in next few years, breaging much needful relief to the steel sector that fearal dradic could soon become net importer of ore to meet the using demand from the industry.

(Financial Experts, 30 th June, 2012)

NMDC, Severstal in control tussle

NMDC and Russia’s second biggest steel maker OAO Severstal are yet to sign a joint venture agreement for the proposed three million ton per annum steel plant in Karnataka.

(Mining Engineer’s Journal, July 2012)

POSCO hopes to start work by October 2012

POSCO may kick off work on its initial 8 million tonne per annum mega steel project near Paradip in Odisha by October if the state government transfers 2,700 acres of land to it.

(Mining Engineer’s Journal, July 2012)

MOIL to expand capacity

MOIL would double capacity at one of its Balaghat mines in the Central Indian province to 800,000 t/y by 2015. The company would be implementing a project to sink a high speed vertical shaft at Balaghat mine for that purpose.

(Mining Engineer’s Journal, July 2012) Merger of Sesa Goa Sterlite

Shareholders of iron ore mining Sesa Goa have approved of the Sesa -Sterlite merger on 25 th February, London Stock Exchange list. Vedanta Resources had announced to restructure its operations. As per this, Vedanta’s all subsidiaries, except Konkola Copper Mines will be merged into Sesa Goa and post-restructuring a new entity, Sesa-Sterlite will be carved out. Vedanta will hold 58% stake in Sesa Sterlite.

(Mining Engineer’s Journal, August 2012)

India spends for resource linked infrastructure

The Indian government has set aside some $ 1 billion to provide fertilizer companies with soft loans to create logistics and infrastructure facilities in African countries such as, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ghana as a precursor to acquiring mineral assets in these countries.

(Mining Engineer’s Journal, August 2012)

India revives interest in strategic investments in Belaruskali

The Indian government will revive bilateral talks with Belarus to clarify the privatization of potash company Belaruskali for acquiring a stake in the company.

(Mining Engineer’s Journal, August 2012)

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Copper Smelter Sumitomo

Japan's 2nd biggest copper smelter Sumitomo Metal Mining's output has reached 4, 36,000 tonnes in the current financial year, compared with 3,54,000 tonnes in the last year.

(Metal Bulletin, 9 th April 2012)

Chrome ore export tax

South African Ferro-chrome producers are pushing for a $ 100 per tonne export tax on chrome ore, saying that industry will crumble if it is not protected.

(Metal Bulletin, 9 th April 2012)

Turkish steel mills should keep output stable – Colakoglumd

Turkish mills capacity utilization rate is expected to rise 82% in 2015 from 78% last year due to increasing domestic consumption of steel.

(Metal Bulletin, 9 th April 2012) India and Afghanistan Sign on iron and steel

India and Afghanistan signed an agreement for enhancing co-operation in the field of iron and steel. MOU was signed by Indian minister for steel Mr. Beni Prasad Verma and Afghan Minister for Mines Mr. Wahidullah Shahrani, Mr. Verma, while terning India Afghan relations very old and cordial, said that India would invest in all of Afghanistan’s economic sectors particular in iron, copper and petroleum.

(Steel Trade Today, Gurgaon, 10 th April 2012) Forte raises A 238 estimate

Inferred resources at Forte Energy NL’s A238 uranium deposit in Mauritania have been increased by 70% in the latest estimate by consultant CSA Global.

(Mining Journal, 13 th April 2012) Core boosts Avima’s DSO

Core Mining Ltd. recently signed a memorandum of understanding with fellow iron-ore developer Sundance Resources Ltd. for Sundance’s Mbalam Project, designed to generate 35 Mt/y or iron-ore products for 25 years in the Republic of Congo.

(Mining Journal, 13 th April 2012)

Rio Tinto guarantees Oyu Tolgoi financing with Ivanhoe

After singing an agreement with Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (owner of 66% Mongolian project) RIO Tinto will finance US$ 3.3 billion for development of Oyu Tolgoi, the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold project of Mongolia.

(Mining Journal, 20 th April 2012)

Canada mining bodies welcome resource development plan

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and the Prospectors and Developers Associating of Canada (PDAC) have welcomed new government proposals to streamline national mineral development regulations under a new economic action plan.

Under these new proposals, the environmental review process would be consolidated under Canada’s Environmental Assessment Agency and it’s nuclear regulator, with maximum limits set out on the period available for review.

(Mining Journal, 20 th April 2012) Gem finds 155 ct diamond

GEM Diamonds Ltd. discovered a 155 ct diamond earlier April from the Letseng operations in Lesotho, South Africa.

(Mining Journal, 20 th April 2012) Hebei Iron in strategic tie-up with Alderon

China’s largest steel producer Hebei Iron & Steel Group Co. Ltd. has agreed to make a C$ 194 million strategic investment into Aldern and its Kami iron-ore project in Canada instead of 19.9% stake.

(Mining Journal, 20 th April 2012)

Sandpiper completes marine phosphate feasibility study

A Feasibility study on the Sandpiper marine phosphate project has estimated a US$ 326.3 million capital cost to first production on the Namibian continental. The holder of the project is Namibian Marine Phosphate (Pty) Ltd. and 3 companies Mine makers Ltd. (42.5%), UCL Resources Ltd. (42.5%) and Tungeni Investments (15%) Own the holder company. (Mining Journal, 20 th April 2012)

Glenover resource estimates released

GALILEO Resources Plc announced on indicated and inferred resource estimate of 28.93 Mt at 1.24% total rare-earth oxides + yttrium at its Glenover rare-earths joints-venture project in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

(Mining Journal, 20 th April 2012)

Philippines Ni producers unable to meet ore shortfall from Indonesian export ban

Nickel producers in the Philippines say that they will not be able to make up the shortfall in nickel ore supply expected to result from Indonesia’s in mineral export ban on unprocessed materials.

Indonesia is expected to ban ore exports from May 6, 2012 to encourage more in house processing and boost state revenues from mining.

(Metal Bulletin, 23 rd April, 2012)

Silico - manganese producers rush to cover amid limited availability

Silico - manganese producers are desperately searching for material in Europe, declaring themselves sold out or even oversold, market participants told Metal Bulletin.

The series of plant shutdown in the second half of 2011 due to weak market conditions led to low inventors and a period of destocking in December.

(Metal Bulletin, 23 rd April, 2012)

Stakes are as high as ever for copper miners as risk list grows

After a difficult start to the year, copper miners came to Cesco Weak in Santiago, Chile, with a clear message; bringing mine supply on line is a risky game, and the stakes are as high as ever.

The challenges copper miners face are not new, but they are looking less surmountable. They will need to spend more to get less copper out of the ground, and they will need to do so using new technology in new territories, after with a shortage of manpower, energy and water.

(Metal Bulletin, 23 rd April, 2012) Deregulation in China will spur enormous growth

As regulation is removed, it will be seen that more companies emerging from China requiring access to international markets because the China market should grow at an even faster pace in the near future.

(Metal Bulletin, 30 th April, 2012)

DRC will become World's biggest Tin supplier in five to ten years

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will overtake China and Indonesia to become the world's largest tin supplier in five to ten years, sources said on the sidelines of the International Tin Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

(Metal Bulletin, 30 th April, 2012)

Japan's Crude Steel output at Five months high in March

Japan’s crude steel output rose to its highest level for five months in March-2012, but was still lower year on year.

Production increased in March to 9.32 million tonnes, 2.3% higher than in the corresponding month a year earlier and 8.3% more than in February this year.

(Metal Bulletin, 30 th April, 2012)

Indonesia eyes 25 pct mining export tax in 2012

Indonesia plans to impose 25% export tax on Coal and base metals this year. This is because the major producer of raw materials looks to boost domestic investment and take a bigger slice of mining profits. If the tax is imposed, it may have caused confusion in Indonesia’s mining sector and worried foreign investors.

(Metalworld, April, 2012) Mitsui Mining to raise capacity

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Japan’s largest zinc smelter, plans to increase production by 21% in the April to September period after its Hachinhoe smelter came back online.

(Metalworld, April, 2012) The Force behind JSPL

The company has acquired the development rights for 20 billion tonnes of iron ore from the El Mutun Reserves in Boliva and plans to invest Rs. 10,500 crores (largest Indian company's investment in South America) in next few years.

JSPL also acquired Oman based shaded Iron & Steel Co. LLC having 1.5 MTPA Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) facility.

(Iron & Steel Review, April, 2012)

February 2012 global steel output up 1.9 pct .

Global crude steel output was 119 million tonnes in February 2012, 1.9% up from the same month of 2011. Capacity utilization ratio for 59 countries in February 2012 increased to 79.9%, 3.1% higher than the previous month.

(Iron & Steel Review, April, 2012) Chinas' new proven reserves

China Ministry of Land and Resources has announced new proven reserves of Coal and Iron ore discovered in 2011. These are 57.51 billion tonne coal and 2.38 billion tonne iron ore.

(Mining Engineering Journal, April, 2012)

China short of minerals

China's demand for energy resources is growing rapidly. Domestic consumption of mineral resources has maintained double digit growth. China's consumption of coal, Steel, Aluminium, Copper, Cement, Lead, Zinc and other bulk minerals has become the largest in the world and its oil consumption ranks second. The next 10 to 20 years is an important period of China's industrialization, urbanization and agricultural modernization. The demand for mineral resources presents a rigid upward trend and the constraints of resource shortage on China's economic development will be more significant

(Mining Engineering Journal, April, 2012)

Rio Tinto to expand Pilbara mines in two stages

The company has drawn up plans to expand its iron ore operation in Pilbara, Western Australia, in two stages. The current capacity of 225 million tones will be increased to 283 million tones by 2013 and to 333 million tones per annum by 2015 from 20 mines.

(The Hindu, 1st May, 2012)

Iron Ore Demand Will Double By 2030

The global demand for iron ore will double over the next 18 years driven primarily by China's and India's appetite for steelmaking. According to a recent report by Raw Materials Group, iron ore demand is set to double to around 3.5 billion tonne per by 2030.

India and China will continue to drive the market for iron ore by purchasing vast quantities of the material crucial for steel making, both countries will have their challenges, with China facing hurdles particularly in Africa over their quest to control 50% of imports and Indian steelmakers and iron ore miners clashing over how much iron ore should be exported to maintain the thriving domestic steel industry.

(Mining Engineering Journal, May, 2012) Cliffs selects Sudbury for ferro-chrome plant

Cliffs Natural Resources has selected Sudbury, Ontario as the site for its proposed ferro-chrome processing plant for treating ore from the company’s chrome mine in northern Ontario.

The 550,000 tpy project, would be North America’s only producer of ferro-chrome, includes a mine, an ore processing facility, on integrated transport network and the ferrochrome processing facility.

(Metal Bulletin, 14 th May, 2012)

Dameli buys Innoval

Italian plant and equipment supplier Danieli has bought UK technical consulting group Innoval Technology. Danieli will integrate Innoval into its Danieli Aluminium Strip Division group which will also include Danieli Frohling and Danieli Wean United. Innoval technology will continue to operate from its offices in Bombay, UK, with the same team and the same customer focus.

(Metalworld, May, 2012) Indonesian ore exporters face three-step approval process

New rules enforcement on May, 2012 in Indonesia will examine a list of 151 companies that want the right to export minerals. The ministries are the energy and resource ministry, the trade ministry and the finance ministry.

(Metal Bulletin, 14 th May, 2012) Rio Tinto hopes to sell alumina plants by Sept

Rio Tinto hopes to seal the sale of 4 alumina plants in France and Germany by the end of September to reduce its footprint in the highly competitive sector.

(Metalworld, May, 2012 ) Rusal, Norinco to retrofit aluminium plant

Russian’s aluminium giant UC Rusal and China’s Norinco will invest $480 m in upgrading the Krasnoyarsk aluminium plant. Norinco’s involvement is for turning the Krasnoyarsk aluminium plant into the biggest aluminium rolling mill in Russia and will also map out a long-term partnership mechanism for developing mineral resources, such as nickel and copper in Russia.

(Metalworld, May, 2012) Danieli buys Innoval

Italian plant and equipment supplier Danieli has bought UK technical consulting group Innoval Technology.

(Metalworld, May, 2012) Indonesia Government to levy 20% export duty on minerals

Indonesia’s government will impose an average 20% duty on 14 mineral ore exports including copper, gold and nickel. A month ago officials said the tax could be as high as 25 percent to increase revenue from mining sector.

(Metalworld, May, 2012)

Sibelco acquires Queensland Magnesia

Multinational privately-owned industrial minerals group SCR-Sibelco NV has acquired World’s one of the leading magnesia producers, Queensland Magnesia Pty Ltd. of Australia.

(Industrial Minerals, May, 2012)

Latin American sentiment shifts towards mining

Brazil suggest that the 2% mining royalty on net revenues could be doubled for compensating mining companies for the hikes have been dropped.

(Industrial Minerals, May, 2012)

Cyclone Zircon

Diatreme Resources Ltd. intends to produce over 70,000 tpa zircon for the first three years and average 65,000 tpa zircon over the 10 year mine from cyclone project of Euca basin. The company has earmarked production for 2015 and is hoping to complete its definitive feasibility study in 2013.

(Industrial Minerals, May, 2012)

At the care of fused magnesia

Kumas Kutahya Manyezit Isletmeleri AS, Turkey's leading magnesia and refractories producer are planning to complete an investment of four electric arc furnaces (EAF) on 2012 and going to reach 52,500 tpa Fused magnesia (FM) in the last quarter of the year. Russia's leading magnesia and refractories group Magnezit has started up a new magnesite crushing facility at Razdolinsk, Lower Angara, Motygnisk region in February, 2012. The company has invested 165m rubbles ($5.5m) in the facility of 200,000 tpa magnesite production capacity.

(Industrial Minerals, May, 2012)

China will be the world’s and India the 3 rd largest economics and energy consumers

As per the observations of Christof Ruhl, Chief Economist, 'By 2030 China will be the world's largest and India the 3rd largest economies and energy consumers, jointly accounting for about 35% of Global Population, GDP and Energy Demand.

As per BP's Energy Outlook 2030 the forecast by 2030 is as follows:

1. Growth of global energy demand - approximately 40% 2. Emerging Economies will be responsible for 96% of energy Demand Growth

(a) More than half of the Growth will come from China and India (b) India will double its energy use with heavy dependence on coal

(c) India will consume 320 million tonne of oil which is less than 50% of China's 793 million tonne. (d) Oil will make up 87% of world's transport Fuel (e) Bio Fuels will make up 7% of world's Transport Fuel requirement (f) Renewable energy resources will supply 11% of World's electricity needs.

(Mining Engineering Journal, May, 2012)

OZ starts Underground Production at Prominent Hill

OZ Minerals fired the first production holes in the first slope of the Ankata underground mine at its Prominent Hill Operations in South Australia on March 29, 2012. The mine is expected to contribute 800,000 to 1 million ton of ore in the 2012 ramp-up year. The average grade of the Ankata ore to be mined in 2012 is expected to be in the range of 2.3% to 2.8% copper.

(Engineering & Mining Journal, May, 2012)

Brigus Reports Positive Drill Results from Black Fox

Brigus Gold continues to achieve positive results from ongoing drilling on the 147 and coastal zones of its black Fox property, east of Timmins, Ontario and 4 km south of the company’s Black Fox mine.

Intercepts in the 147 zone have included 10 m grading 27.7 g/mt gold and 56.7m grading 5.95 g/mt gold and while intercepts in the contact zone have included 15.5m grading 26.83 g/mt gold and 22.45m grading 4.08 g/mt gold.

(Engineering & Mining Journal, May, 2012)

Eldorado Builds on Turkish Success

Eldorado Gold Corp, the largest gold producer of Turkey, has recently completed studies on a major expansion that would result in its output increasing from the 284,648 OZ produced in 2011 to 475,000 OZ by 2014.

(Engineering & Mining Journal, May, 2012)

Centaurus Targets 2013 startup for Jambreiro Iron Ore Project

Centaurus Metals, an Australian Company, has filed Environmental Impact Assessment for its Jambreiro iron ore project in southeast Brazil. The company is targeting for production from the project during the end of 2013. From the project 3 million mt/y of high-grade iron ore can be produced.

(Engineering & Mining Journal, May, 2012)

POSCO Accepts Fresh Terms to Revive Delayed Project

POSCO, South Korean steel giant has agreed a fresh set of terms and conditions stipulated by Odisha Government to kick off it’s much delayed 12 million ton mega steel project near Paradip in Odisha.

(Economic Times, 30 th May, 2012)

Vale faces investigation on improper land use

Brazil’s Vale SA, the world’s second largest mining company faces an investigation of two Amazon Copper mines after allegations that it improperly used Indian lands and failed to replace forest cut to build power line.

(Metalworld, June, 2012) Nautilus Mineral’s Copper project faces delay

Nautilus Minerals Inc warned its Solwara copper project could be delayed or cancelled due to a dispute with Papua New Guinea over their ownership agreement for the underwater mine.

(Metalworld, June, 2012)

Kerneos acquires 54% stake in Greek bauxite miner Elmin

French Calcium aluminates producer Kerneos has acquired a majority stake (54%) in Greek bauxite producer Hellenic Mining Enterprises SA (Elmin). The agreement closed on 30 April 2012 and the partnership between the two companies is for 10 years.

(Industrial Minerals, June, 2012)

RHI ramps up raw material strategy with Magnoprom buy

Leading global refractories producer RHI AG has signed a non- binding memorandum of understanding to acquire dead burned magnesia (DBM) producer Magnohrom of Serbia.

(Industrial Minerals, June, 2012)

Graphite supply switches as China consolidates

Amorphous graphite production capacity in the Lutang area of Hunan province will fall from 6,00,000 tpa to 5,10,000 tpa due to consolidation programme by Chinese Government in this area. The global supply demand during 2012 and 2013 will be affected about 96% of the world's amorphous graphite from Lutang area of human province of China.

(Industrial Minerals, June, 2012)

Potash industry show down

The potash market started to slow down during the beginning of 2012 due to global macro economy weakened by the European debt crisis.

(Industrial Minerals, June, 2012)

Xstrata Zinc Expanding Lady Loretta and Handlebar Hill

Xstrata Zinc announced in early May 2012 that it is increasing the planned production rate while also moving forward the startup date for its Lady Loretta underground mine project located 140 km north-west of its Mount Isa operations in Queensland, Australia.

Further the company is extending the life of its Handlebar Hill open-cut operation 20 km north of Mount Isa. The two projects will generate net increase of 5% annual zinc production.

(Engineering and Mining Journal, June, 2012)

Frieda River Copper-gold project could be in production by 2017

The Frieda River copper and gold project in Papua New Guinea is expected to start production by 2017. It is expected to finish the feasibility study in December and building work could start by 2014. First production is expected at a rate of 260,000 tpy of copper and more than 360,000 oz of gold per year for more than 20 years.

(Metal Bulletin, 4 June, 2012) BHP expands hold around Olympic Dam

Australian multi-commodity explorer Tasman Resources is selling 5 exploration licenses and 1 exploration license application to BHP Billion for A $ 3 million, near its Olympic Dam Copper-gold project in South Australia. The licenses covered a total area of 1,176 square kilometers.

(Metal Bulletin, 18 June, 2012)

Australian Co. drops NMDC from JV to develop reserves

In a set-back to Govt. owned NMDC’s efforts to acquire assets abroad Australian from Minemakers has dropped the iron ore mining as its potential joint venture (JV) partner for developing the Wonavah rock phosphates in Australia.

Blaming “NMDC’s indicating to make a timely decision” in forgoing a partnership, Minemakers said that: it can no longer prolonger discussion with NMDC” which have remained in conclusive so far.

(Financial Expert, 13 June, 2012)

Vedanta Aluminium Acquires 24.5% stake in L & T Subsidiary in Phases

Vedanta Aluminium (VAL), a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources, has acquired 24.5% stake in Larsen and Tubro promoted Raykal Aluminium for Rs. 200.70 crore.

(Metalworld, July, 2012)

Mopani Copper Mines plans USD 2 billion project

Zambia’s Mopani Copper mine is wrapping up a feasibility study which could see underground production of copper to 150,000 tones per annum.

(Metalworld, July, 2012)

AB Group Raises Offer Price for OZ's Northern Iron by about 8.5%

Aditya Birla Group has sweetened an offer to acquire Perth-based mining firm Northern Iron. The Australian firm recently signed a long-term supply agreement with Tata Steel Europe and having mining assets in Norway near about Rs. 2,983 crore. Aditya Birla Group sweetened the bid by raising the offer price about 8.5%.

Northern Iron agreed to supply an additional 275,000 tonnes of ore concentrate to Tata Steel Europe, raising the total supply to 1.8 million tonnes annually.

(The Economic Times, 25 July, 2012) Crude steel

World crude steel production was 131 million tones in May 2012, an increase of 0.7% compared to May 2011.

(Mining Engineer’s Journal, August, 2012)

Nalco Team Eyes Afghan Mining Assets

Afghanistan emerging as the next big destination for Indian Metal and Mining companies for their upcoming projects, a consortium led by aluminium major NALCO is planning to bid for developing gold and copper deposits in the War-ravaged country. The consortium of NALCO, along with SAIL and Hindustan Copper is among the 25 companies from US, UK, Australia, Canada and Turkey, have been shortlisted by Afghan government for developing gold and copper mines.

(The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, August, 2012)

African Eagle sells Copper assets to focus on nickel

African Eagle Resources is selling its Zambian Copper business, including both the wholly owned Katanga Resources and its 49.9% stake in Kujima Mining & Exploration, to Elephant Copper. This move will allow African Eagle to concentrate on its Dutwa nickel project in Tanzania.

(Metal Bulletin, 13 th August, 2012) First Quantum Minerals targets Zambian partners for Cu mine

Vancouver-based miner First Quantum Minerals has asked Zambian investors to jointly develop the new Fishite Copper mine in the Mkushi district near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

(Metal Bulletin, 13 th August, 2012) Scholz, Stemcor buy UK’s Metal & Waste Recycling

German scrap dealer Schotz and steel trading major stemcor have bought privately owned UK scrap dealer Metal & Waste Recycling (MWR). The deal concluded at the start of August.

(Metal Bulletin, 13 th August, 2012) EMAL celebrates record production of two million tones of hot metal

Emirates Aluminium has achieved milestone in producing 1.5 million tones of hot metal. This is the fastest production achievement ever witnessed in the history of the global aluminium industry with the last seven months producing 500,000 tonnes of aluminium alone.

(Metalworld, August, 2012) Jamaica government again explores possibility of aluminium production

Nearly 40 years after the plan was tout in one of the several failed regional integration initiatives, the Government is again exploring whether aluminium can be produced in Jamaica. The mining and energy sector ministry has indicated that he will be providing additional information to the country by the end of September.

(Metalworld, August, 2012)

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