Section 15: Underground mining operations

Q: What does Section 15 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR) deal with?

Section 15 TMCDR pertains to "Underground mining operations". It is part of the The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 15 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR) governs underground mining operations. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 15 TMCDR still in force?

Yes, Section 15 of the The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 15 TMCDR?

धारा 15 TMCDR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017. Section 15 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR) governs underground mining operations. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 15 TMCDR?

Dhara 15 TMCDR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 15 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR) governs underground mining operations. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 15 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 15, The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017, § 15 (India).

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(1)

Underground mining operations shall be carried out in such a way so as to achieve optimum ore or mineral recovery.

(2)

The method of underground development of the deposit shall be planned in accordance with the method of stoping, which shall be selected with due consideration of the geology of the deposit and geo-technical properties of the ore and the adjoining rocks.

(3)

The size of development openings, size of blocks and pillars shall be such that the workings remain stable during the development and stoping stages and between such stages.

(4)

The stoping practices shall be such as to cause minimum disturbance to the surface.

(5)

In case of a doubt as to the optimum ore or mineral recovery under sub-rule (1) or the method of underground development under sub-rule (2), or size of openings, blocks or pillars under sub-rule (3) or the stoping practices under sub-rule (4), it shall be referred to the Chief Controller of Mines for decision.

(6)

The Chief Controller of Mines may order such investigations and tests to be carried out as are considered necessary before arriving at a decision on any matter referred to him under sub-rule (5).

(7)

As far as practicable the complete width of the ore or mineral body shall be worked:

Provided that the Chief Controller of Mines may permit in writing, leaving of certain portions in underground if it is necessary for support or protection to the mine workings.