JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

MN702PC: MINE LEGISLATION

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R18)

Pre-Requisites

NIL

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. 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 - III

Coal Mines Regulations, 1957; Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961, and the associated technical circulars.

UNIT - IV

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.

UNIT - V

General cases of accidents in mines and their prevention. Classification of accidents, accident enquiry reports, cost of accidents, occupational diseases. Safety management in mines, role of management, labour, union and government, safety audit, risk identification and management, safety conferences

TEXT BOOKS

  • 1. The Mines Act, 1952
  • 2. The Mines Rules, 1955
  • 3. The Mines Vocational Training Rules, 1966
  • 4. The Employee's (Workmen’s) Compensation Act, 2010
  • 5. Indian Electricity Rules, 1956
  • 6. Coal Mines Regulations, 1957
  • 7. Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961
  • 8. Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act 1957

REFERENCE BOOKS:

  • 1. Legislation in Indian Mines: A Critical Appraisal vol. 1&2 – Rakesh and Prasad.
  • 2. The Mineral Concession Rules, 1960
  • 3. The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988.

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