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Draft Colliery Control Amendment Rules 2026 by Ministry of Coal

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 18 Oct 2026

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• The Ministry of Coal has published draft amendments to the Colliery Control Rules, 2004.
• These rules define new officer designations, establish jurisdiction, and mandate compliance with approved mining plans.
• Provisions include procedures for suspension of mining operations due to violations and a revision mechanism for aggrieved parties.
• Public comments are invited within 30 days of the Gazette publication.

purpose of issuance

To amend the Colliery Control Rules, 2004, by defining officer roles, establishing jurisdiction, and setting procedures for mining plan compliance and order revisions.

Most Important Details

The draft introduces definitions for Assistant Coal Superintendent (Grade I & II), Coal Superintendent, Deputy Coal Controller, and Surveyor. It mandates annual declarations of mining plan compliance and outlines a 15-day show-cause notice process for violations, with a revision application fee of Rs 10,000.

is it guidelines or office order

Draft Rules for public consultation

issue for which issued

Amendment of Colliery Control Rules, 2004

Name/ Scope of work

Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2026

Last Date of Submission

30 days from the date of publication in the Gazette of India (published 2026-10-07)