Consider the following statements with reference to amendments in Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to amendments in Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules:

Registration as well as operation of mining can now start only after obtaining environmental permission.
The policy provides for extension of mining licenses of minor minerals from March 31, 2025, to March 31, 2050.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to amend Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules.

With the amendment, proper mining of minerals will be done in a scientific and environment-friendly manner and the economy of the state will get a boost.

As per the amended rules, the period of mining leases/quarry licenses of minor minerals will be extended from March 31, 2025, to March 31, 2040, subject to payment of a certain premium.

In the amended rules, the premium to be charged on transfer of mining leases of minor minerals will now be 5 times and up to Rs 5 lakh in place of 10 times the dead rent/license fee. For this, quarterly online returns will have to be filed instead of monthly.

The maximum limit of 4 hectares for issuing minor mineral mining leases in khatedari land will also be removed so that scientific and safe mining can be promoted.

From the point of view of ease, registration of mines can be done without environmental permission, but mining will start only after obtaining environmental permission.