(Updated in 2023) As Amended by S. R. O. No. 455/2023 dt. 31/03/2023 -Amendments in Rule 2(1) (x) (xii) (xv), Rule 3 (1), 3 (2), Rule 5, Rule 9 (2), 9 (5), Rule 10 (2), Rule 14, Rule 21, Rule 23, Rule 25 (1), 25(2), 25(3), Rule 26 (1), 26 (2), 26 (3), Rule 26 (6), Rule 32 (1), Chapter VII, Rule 29, Rule 34 and Rule 35. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 23C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (Central Act 67 of 1957), the Government of Kerala hereby make the following rules, namely:--

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S.Rule 1 Short title and commencement.

S.Rule 2 Definitions.--

S.Rule 3 Prohibition.--

S.Rule 4 Exceptions.--

S.Rule 5 Registration to Sales Depot and Mineral Value Addition Unit.--

S.Rule 6 Application for registration of mineral sales depot/mineral value addition unit/mineral processing unit..--

S.Rule 7 Officers authorised to receive application and its acknowledgement.--

S.Rule 8 Register of application for registration.--

S.Rule 9 Grant or renewal of registration.--

S.Rule 10 Application for grant or renewal of a dealer's licence.--

S.Rule 11 Register of application for licence.--

S.Rule 12 Application for Renewal of Licence.--

S.Rule 13 Disposal of application for grant or renewal of a licence.--

S.¹[Rule 14 Fee for licence.--

S.Rule 15 Period for which licence may be granted or renewed.--

S.Rule 16 Display of licence.--

S.Rule 17 Maintenance of records and production of the same for inspection.--

S.Rule 18 Furnishing of statement of accounts by a dealer.--

S.Rule 19 Loss of Licence.--

S.Rule 20 Cancellation of licence.--

S.¹[Rule 21 Checking of unauthorized stocking and/or dealing of minerals.--

S.Rule 22 Inspection and verification of stock held by the dealers.--

S.Rule 23 Checking of accounts of the producer and dealer.--

S.Rule 24 Powers of the Competent Authority or Authorised Officer.--

S.Rule 25 Prevention of unauthorised transportation of minerals.--

S.Rule 26 Preparation and issue of Mineral Transit Passes.--

S.Rule 27 Form of appeal.--

S.Rule 28 Orders on appeal.--

S.²[Rule 29 Penalties.--

S.Rule 30 Cognizance of offences.--

S.Rule 31 Issue of receipt for the seizure of illegally transported mineral.--

S.Rule 32 Compounding of offences.--

S.Rule 33 Police Officers and Officers of Department of Land Revenue to render assistance to authorities under these rules.--

S.¹[Rule 34 Interest on delayed payments.--

S.¹[Rule 35 Payment of mining dues in instalment.--

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