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Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 (Chapter II: Returns, Notices & Records)


πŸ“– Introduction For DGMS exams, understanding the Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 (Chapter II) is crucial. 

This chapter deals with returns, notices, and records, ensuring proper reporting, accountability, and statutory compliance in metalliferous mines.
We’ll cover important sections, practical notes, one-liners, and MCQs to simplify your preparation.
πŸ“Œ Chapter II – Returns, Notices and Records 

  πŸ”Ή Regulation 3 – Notice of Opening
  • Before opening a mine, the owner/agent/manager must submit Form I (First Schedule) to Chief Inspector & Regional Inspector.
  • Must include a plan showing boundaries, shafts/openings, trijunction pillars & surface features.
  • Change in boundary β†’ submit revised plan within 7 days.
  • Actual date of opening must be communicated immediately.
πŸ”Ή Regulation 4 – Quarterly Returns
  • Due Date: On or before 20th of January, April, July, October.
  • Must be submitted in Form II (First Schedule).
  • Sent to Chief Inspector & Regional Inspector.
πŸ”Ή Regulation 5 – Annual Returns
  • Due Date: On or before 20th February each year.
  • Submitted in Form III (First Schedule).
  • Copies to District Magistrate & Chief Inspector.
  • If mine abandoned/discontinued > 60 days β†’ submit within 30 days.
πŸ”Ή Regulation 6 – Notice of Abandonment/Discontinuance
  • If a mine will be abandoned/discontinued > 4 months, notice must be given 30 days prior.
  • Notice to Chief Inspector & Regional Inspector with reasons & no. of persons affected.
  • Unforeseen cases β†’ notice to be given forthwith.
πŸ”Ή Regulation 7 – Notice of Reopening
  • Reopening after abandonment/discontinuance β†’ 30 days’ prior notice to Chief Inspector, Regional Inspector, and District Magistrate.
  • Actual date of reopening must be immediately communicated.
πŸ”Ή Regulation 8 – Change of Ownership & Address
  • Notice within 7 days if:
    • Change in name/ownership of mine.
    • Change in address of owner/agent/manager.
  • All mine plans, records, reports must be handed over to the new owner.
πŸ”Ή Regulation 9 – Notice of Accident
  • Immediate intimation by telephone/telegram/messenger to Regional Inspector.
  • Follow-up notice in Form IV-A within 24 hrs to DM, Chief Inspector, Regional Inspector.
  • Copy must be displayed for 14 days at mine office.
  • Covers fatalities, serious injuries, gas/fire, inundation, explosions, rope breakage, overwindings, machinery failures, etc.
πŸ”Ή Regulation 10 – Notice of Disease
  • If a mine worker contracts a notified occupational disease, notice must be sent within 3 days in Form V to DM, CI, RI, and Mines Medical Inspector.
πŸ“Œ Quick One-Liners for Revision
  1. Form I β†’ Notice of opening, closing, reopening, ownership change.
  2. Form II β†’ Quarterly returns.
  3. Form III β†’ Annual returns.
  4. Form IV-A β†’ Accident notice (within 24 hrs).
  5. Form IV-B, IV-C β†’ Fatal/serious injury particulars.
  6. Form V β†’ Notice of disease.
  7. Quarterly returns β†’ 20th of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct.
  8. Annual returns β†’ 20th Feb.
  9. Accident notice must be displayed for 14 days.
  10. Abandonment notice β†’ 30 days before discontinuance > 4 months.
  11. Reopening notice β†’ 30 days before restarting.
  12. Change in ownership/address β†’ within 7 days.
  13. Abandonment/discontinuance > 60 days β†’ Annual return within 30 days.
  14. Occupational disease β†’ Notice within 3 days.
  15. Mine opening plan must show boundary, shafts, pillars, surface features.
🎯 DGMS Exam MCQs (Practice) 

  Q1. The notice of opening of a metalliferous mine must be submitted in:
A) Form III
B) Form I
C) Form V
D) Form IV-A
E) None of these

  Answer: B) Form I
Solution: Regulation 3 specifies that mine opening notice is in Form I (First Schedule).
Q2. Quarterly returns for metalliferous mines must be submitted by:
A) 1st January, April, July, October
B) 20th January, April, July, October
C) 31st December, March, June, September
D) 15th January, April, July, October
E) None of these 

  Answer: B) 20th January, April, July, October
Solution: As per Regulation 4, returns are due on 20th of each quarter month.
Q3. Annual returns must be filed on or before:
A) 31st March
B) 1st April
C) 20th February
D) 15th January
E) None of these 

  Answer: C) 20th February
Solution: Regulation 5 requires annual returns to be submitted by 20th February.
Q4. If a mine is abandoned for more than 4 months, prior notice must be given at least:
A) 60 days before
B) 30 days before
C) 15 days before
D) 7 days before
E) None of these 

  Answer: B) 30 days before
Solution: Regulation 6 requires 30 days’ prior notice.
Q5. Which form is used for notice of disease contracted by a mine worker?
A) Form IV-A
B) Form IV-B
C) Form IV-C
D) Form V
E) Form II 

  Answer: D) Form V
Solution: Regulation 10 prescribes Form V for disease notification.
βœ… Conclusion Chapter II of MMR 1961 ensures proper reporting and transparency in mining operations. For DGMS exams, focus on forms, deadlines, and responsible authoritiesβ€”these are frequent MCQ areas.



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