Mine opening permission is required from CCO to start Coal Excavation. This ensures the mining company has met all regulatory, environmental, forest, safety, CTO, and escrow requirements. These permissions are critical to protecting the environment, the workforce, and nearby communities.
Obtaining mine opening permission involves several regulatory steps, which may vary depending on the jurisdiction. Key clearances typically include:
- 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
Mine & Seam Opening – Process Overview
The mine opening process is streamlined through the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS), and involves the following key stages:
Application Upload
All required statutory clearances and documents are submitted through the SWCS portal.Inspection by Regional Office
Regional authorities conduct an on-site inspection and submit their observations and recommendations.Review by HQ Committee
The HQ-level committee reviews the submitted reports and provides final recommendations.Final Approval
Based on the committee's recommendations, approval is granted and uploaded to SWCS.