Date: 2015-08-14Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 9C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957), the Central Government hereby establishes a Trust to be called as the National Mineral Exploration Trust with a Governing Body and an Executive Committee.
Executive Summary:
This notification, dated August 14, 2015, establishes the National Mineral Exploration Trust under Section 9C(1) of the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act, 1957. The trust will have a Governing Body and an Executive Committee. The notification comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
National Mineral Exploration Trust Establishment:
* The Central Government establishes the National Mineral Exploration Trust.
Governing Body Composition:
* Union Minister Incharge of Ministry of Mines: Chairperson, ex officio.
* Union Minister Incharge of Ministry of Coal or nominee: Member, ex officio.
* Union Minister Incharge of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas or nominee: Member, ex officio.
* Minister of State for Atomic Energy or nominee: Member, ex officio.
* Minister of State for Mines: Member, ex officio.
* Six Ministers of State Governments (Mines and Geology): Members, ex officio (nominated on rotation, term not exceeding two years, eligible for renomination).
* Secretary, Ministry of Mines: Convener, ex officio.
* Special invitees with relevant experience: Invited by the Chairperson.
Executive Committee Composition:
* Secretary, Ministry of Mines: Chairperson, ex officio.
* Officer (not below Joint Secretary), Department of Atomic Energy: Member, ex officio.
* Officer (not below Joint Secretary), Ministry of Coal: Member, ex officio.
* Officer (not below Joint Secretary), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Member, ex officio.
* Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor, Ministries of Mines or Coal: Member, ex officio.
* Director General of Geological Survey of India or Central Government nominee: Member, ex officio.
* Controller General of Indian Bureau of Mines or Central Government nominee: Member, ex officio.
* One representative from four State Governments (not below Secretary rank), as decided by the Central Government: Members, ex officio (nominated on rotation, term not exceeding two years, eligible for renomination).
* Joint Secretary, in charge of Exploration, Ministry of Mines: Member Secretary, ex officio.
* Five persons with experience in exploration or related research (at least two years): Nominated by the Chairperson of the Executive Committee.
Effective Date:
* The notification comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
Impact: Responsible for establishing and overseeing the National Mineral Exploration Trust.
Action Required: Nominate representatives to the Executive Committee, and oversee the trust's operations.
State Governments:
Impact: Six State Ministers in charge of Mines and Geology will participate in the Governing Body on a rotational basis. Four State Governments will be represented on the Executive Committee.
Action Required: Nominate representatives for the Governing Body and Executive Committee when required.
Ministry of Mines:
Impact: Plays a central role in the trust, with the Secretary acting as Convener of the Governing Body and Chairperson of the Executive Committee.
Action Required: Manage and coordinate the activities of the Governing Body and Executive Committee.
Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Department of Atomic Energy:
Impact: Represented in the Governing Body and Executive Committee.
Action Required: Nominate representatives to the Governing Body and Executive Committee.
Experts in Exploration and Research:
Impact: Five individuals with experience in exploration or related research may be nominated to the Executive Committee.
Action Required: Those meeting the criteria may be nominated by the Chairperson of the Executive Committee.
Key Entities Referenced
Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act, 1957: A law enacted by the Parliament of India to regulate the mining sector.
National Mineral Exploration Trust: A trust established by the Central Government to promote mineral exploration.
Ministry of Mines: The government ministry responsible for the regulation and development of the mining sector in India.
Ministry of Coal: The government ministry responsible for overseeing coal production and related activities.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry responsible for overseeing petroleum and natural gas production and related activities.
Department of Atomic Energy: The Indian government department responsible for nuclear energy and research.
Geological Survey of India: A government organization responsible for geological surveys and research.
Indian Bureau of Mines: A government organization responsible for promoting scientific development of mineral resources and conservation of minerals.
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आर.Rीधरन,अपर सिचव
MINISTRY OF MINES
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 14th August, 2015
G.S.R.633(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 9C of the Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957), the Central Government hereby establishes a Trust to be called
as the National Mineral Exploration Trust with a Governing Body and an Executive Committee.
(I) The Governing Body shall consist of the following members, namely:-
(a) Union Minister In-charge of Ministry of Mines —Chairperson, ex officio;
(b) Union Minister In-charge of Ministry of Coal or his nominee —Member, ex officio;¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(i)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
(c) Union Minister In-charge of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas or his nominee —Member, ex officio;
(d) Minister of State for Atomic Energy or his nominee —Member, ex officio;
(e) Minister of State for Mines —Member, ex officio;
(f) Six Ministers of State Governments, holding charge of Mines and
Geology to be nominated by the Chairperson of the Governing Body
of the National Mineral Exploration Trust, on rotation basis, for a term
not exceeding two years at a time with the eligibility for re-nomination —Members, ex officio;
(g) Secretary, Ministry of Mines —Convener, ex officio.
(h) Special invitees having experience in the relevant field to be invited by the Chairperson of the
Governing Body of the National Mineral Exploration Trust.
(II) The Executive Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:-
(a) Secretary, Ministry of Mines —Chairperson, ex officio;
(b) an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary, Department of
Atomic Energy —Member, ex officio;
(c) an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal —Member, ex officio;
(d) an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary, Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas —Member, ex officio;
(e) Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor of Ministries of Mines or Coal —Member, ex officio;
(f) Director General of Geological Survey of India or any other
representative to be nominated by the Central Government —Member, ex officio;
(g) Controller General of Indian Bureau of Mines or any other
representative to be nominated by the Central Government —Member, ex officio;
(h) One representative from any four State Governments, as decided by
the Central Government, not below the rank of Secretary to the
State Government or equivalent, on rotation basis, for a term not
exceeding two years at a time, with the eligibility for re-nomination —Members, ex officio;
(i) Joint Secretary, in-charge of Exploration, Ministry of Mines —Member Secretary,
ex officio;
(j) five persons, from among persons with experience in exploration or in research in a related field at least
for a period of two years, to be nominated by the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the
National Mineral Exploration Trust.
2. This Notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
[F.No.11/8/2015-M.I]
R.SRIDHARAN, Addl. Secy.
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