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The Ministry of Coal has proposed significant amendments to the Colliery Control Rules, 2004, introducing fresh approval and reporting requirements for opening coal mines and restarting operations.
The ministry has invited comments on the draft Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
Under the proposed framework, companies engaged in coal mining must obtain prior approval from their board before opening any mine, seam or section of a seam.
“While according approval, the board shall ensure that all requisite permissions have been obtained and compliances done as prescribed by the central government, the state government and statutory bodies,” the draft rules noted.
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