Mine opening permission refers to the legal authorization and approval required from concerned authorities to begin mining operations. These permissions ensure that the mining company has met all regulatory, environmental, Forest, safety, CTO and Escrow agreement requirements before opening a mine, and they serve to protect both the environment and the people working at or near the mining site.

Obtaining mine opening permission is a process that involves several regulatory steps and permits, which can vary depending on the jurisdiction. Some of the requisite clearances are as Below:

• Approval of Project/Vesting order/Allotment order
• Approval of mining plan:
• Mining lease documents:
• MOEF Clearance / Transfer of EC:
• Forest clearance (if any):
• Ground water clearance (if any):
• DGMS Clearance:
• Consent to Establish (CTE)
• Grade analysis report of Coal.
• Form-IA / Appointment of GM/Agent /Manager.
• Escrow agreement
• SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN
• Undertaking, if any.
• Other Documents
• Surface Plan
• Geological Plan
• Borehole Log

This process to obtain the mine and seam/seams opening permission typically involves the following stages:

• Application must upload along the requisite statuary clearances on the single window clearance system.
• Concerned Regional office inspect the mine and submit their observation and recommendation.
• The committee at HQ will discuss the above matter and submit their observations.

Based on the recommendations and observations from the concerned regional office and committee file will be processed on SWCS and permission for approval will be given and uploaded to SWCS.