Section 6 of MMDR : Section 6: Maximum Area For Which A Prospecting Licence Or Mining Lease May Be Granted

Explanation using Example

Imagine a company, "XYZ Minerals Ltd.," is interested in exploring and mining a particular mineral in the state of Rajasthan. Under Section 6 of The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the following scenario unfolds:

• The company applies for several prospecting licences to explore the mineral potential in the area. However, they must ensure that the total area covered by these licences does not exceed twenty-five square kilometres. If they wish to cover a larger area, they would need to seek special permission from the Central Government, which must provide a written reason for any increase in the area limit.
• XYZ Minerals Ltd. also considers applying for a reconnaissance permit to identify mineral deposits. The law restricts them to a total area of ten thousand square kilometres for all permits, with no single permit exceeding five thousand square kilometres.
• When it comes to ...

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