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Provisions of Part 4
Part 4 of the Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 (MMR 1961) deals with the duties, responsibilities, and general management of mines. It forms the backbone of mine supervision, covering statutory appointments, inspections, and the duties of key officials to ensure systematic supervision and accountability.
Key Regulations in Part 4
| Regulation No. | Title | Main Provision |
|---|---|---|
| Reg. 37 | Notice of Opening and Closure | Owner/agent must inform DGMS before opening or closing a mine. |
| Reg. 38 | Duties of Owner, Agent and Manager | Clear division of responsibilities to ensure safety and legal compliance. |
| Reg. 40 | Duties and Responsibilities of Managers | Manager responsible for safety, ventilation, machinery, and reports. |
| Reg. 42 | Engineers, Foremen, and Supervisors | Qualifications and duties of mechanical, electrical, and civil supervisors. |
| Reg. 43 | Surveyors and Plans | Mine must have a qualified surveyor to maintain statutory plans and sections. |
| Reg. 45 | Notice of Accidents | Mandates prompt reporting to DGMS in prescribed format. |
Safety & Compliance Rules
Part 4 ensures operational discipline and legal compliance through proper supervision and record keeping. The Manager (Reg. 40) is the chief responsible person for control, management, and safety. Engineers (Reg. 42) are responsible for mechanical, electrical, and structural safety. The Surveyor (Reg. 43) maintains statutory plans. All appointments and accidents must be promptly reported to DGMS.
Quick One-Liners (Exam Revision)
- ● Part 4 of MMR 1961 deals with Management & Supervision of Mines.
- ● Reg. 37 – Notice of opening/closure to DGMS.
- ● Reg. 38 – Defines duties of Owner, Agent, and Manager.
- ● Reg. 39 – Only a DGMS-certified person can be appointed as a mine manager.
- ● Reg. 40 – The Manager is legally responsible for the safety and compliance of the mine.
- ● Reg. 42 – Outlines the duties of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers.
- ● Reg. 43 – Requires that plans & sections are maintained by a qualified surveyor.
- ● Reg. 44 – All statutory appointments must be notified to DGMS.
- ● Reg. 45 – Accidents must be reported immediately to DGMS.
Descriptive Model Answer
Q. Explain the key duties of mine officials under Part 4 of the MMR 1961.
Part 4 of the MMR 1961 outlines the management framework for metalliferous mines.
- Owner/Agent (Reg. 38): Responsible for overall control and appointing competent officials.
- Manager (Reg. 40): Accountable for safe working conditions, statutory compliance, and record maintenance.
- Engineer (Reg. 42): Ensures machinery, electrical, and structural safety.
- Surveyor (Reg. 43): Maintains statutory mine plans and helps ensure safety boundaries are respected.
Interactive MCQ Quiz
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Q1. Part 4 of MMR 1961 mainly deals with:
Q2. Notice of opening or closure of a mine must be sent to DGMS under which regulation?
Q3. The duties of the owner, agent, and manager are defined under:
Q4. Who is the single, legally responsible person for safety in the mine?
Q5. Under Reg. 39, a person appointed as Manager must:
Q6. The duties of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers are specified under:
Q7. Statutory plans and sections of a mine are maintained by the:
Q8. Reporting of a serious accident or dangerous occurrence is governed by:
Q9. The appointment and termination of statutory officials must be notified to DGMS under:
Q10. A Manager can manage more than one mine only:
Q11. Which official is specifically responsible for the safety of electrical installations?
Q12. Accident notices, as per regulations, must be sent:
Q13. DGMS Circulars are often issued to clarify or expand upon:
Q14. The primary purpose of Regulation 43 is to ensure:
Q15. Who is responsible for preparing statutory mine plans?
Q16. Under Part 4, DGMS must be informed of:
Q17. The duties of the Owner and Agent are primarily defined under:
Q18. The Manager's daily report book is a statutory record that must be:
Q19. Who has the authority to appoint a mine manager?
Q20. The primary aim of the regulations in Part 4 of MMR 1961 is to establish: