Section 2 of Mines Act : Section 2: Definitions

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a mining company operates a mine. According to the Mines Act, 1952:

An individual named Raj, who is 19 years old, is considered an adult under Section 2(b) because he has completed his eighteenth year. He is legally allowed to work in the mine.

Meena, who acts on behalf of the mine's owner by overseeing the operations, is considered the agent as per Section 2(c) because she takes part in the management and supervision of the mine.

The company must comply with the directions of the Chief Inspector of Mines (Section 2(d)) who is appointed to ensure safety and regulatory compliance in mining operations.

Raj works in the mining operation and is involved in handling and transport of minerals within the mine premises. As per Section 2(h), Raj is considered to be employed in the mine.

The excavation site where Raj works is an open cast working as defined in Section 2(kk), since it is an excavation for obtaining minerals that is not a shaft or below ground level.

Furthermore, if Raj sustains an injury that causes him to be absent from work for more than 72 hours, it would be classified as a reportable injury as per Section 2(pp).

The mine operates 24/7 with three shifts, and each group of workers that takes over during a different period is known as a relay as mentioned in Section 2(p).