JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

MN702PC: MINE LEGISLATION

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R16)

Course Objectives

Introduces mining laws and legislation to the students with basic

knowledge on mining engineering aspects. The students will be explained about the provisions of Indian electricity rules, vocational training rules, The Mines rescue rules, The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act etc.

Course Outcomes

As the outgoing students career is mainly dependent on mining industry,

exposure to state and central laws related to mining are highly solicited. This course gives an opportunity for the students to understand the statutions requirement for coal/metal mining by opencast/underground methods.

UNIT - I

Introduction to mining laws and legislation, General principles of mining laws, development of mining legislation in India. The Mines Act, 1952,. Bye-laws, Circulars, and standing orders (in brief).

UNIT - II

The Mines Rules, 1955; The Mines Vocational Training Rules,1966; The Mines Rescue Rules,1985.

UNIT - III

The Mines Crèche rules,1966; The Mines Maternity benefit Act,1961; Payment of Wages Act,2005; The Employee's (Workmen’s) Compensation Act, 2010; NCWB agreement ( in brief).

UNIT - IV

Coal Mines Regulations, 1957; Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.

UNIT - V

Indian Electricity Rules, 1956; General provisions of Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act 1957; The Mineral Concession Rules,1960; The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules,1988.

TEXT BOOKS:

  • 1. The Mines Act, 1952
  • 2. The Mines Rules,1955
  • 3. The Mines Vocational Training Rules,1966
  • 4. The Mines Rescue Rules, 1985.
  • 5. The Mines Crèche rules,1996
  • 6. The Employee's (Workmen’s) Compensation Act, 2010 B.TECH. MINING ENGG.
  • 7. Indian Electricity Rules,1956
  • 8. Coal Mines Regulations,1957
  • 9. Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961
  • 10. Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act 1957
  • 11. The Mineral Concession Rules,1960
  • 12. The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules,1988.

REFERENCE BOOK:

  • 1. Legislation in Indian Mines: A Critical Appraisal vol. 1&2 – Rakesh and Prasad. B.TECH. MINING ENGG.

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