Ministry of Mines

Notification under second proviso to sub section 1 of section 4 under MMDR Act

Issue Date: 30 September 2025 Published: 04 October 2025

Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-04102025-266663 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

The Ministry of Mines notifies M/s S and S Geological Consultants as a 'Category 'A' Exploration Agency' under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

Detailed Summary

This notification, S.O. 4457(E), issued by the Ministry of Mines on September 30, 2025, formally notifies M/s S and S Geological Consultants as a 'Category 'A' Exploration Agency'. The Central Government exercises powers conferred by the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957) for this notification. This action is consequent upon accreditation provided by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training of the Quality Council of India and aligns with guidelines for accredited private exploration agencies issued by the Ministry of Mines vide order No. M.VI-16/15/2021-Mines VI, dated August 12, 2021. M/s S and S Geological Consultants must carry out prospecting operations in compliance with the specified guidelines. The notification comes into force on its publication date in the Official Gazette and remains valid for three years or until the accreditation expires or terminates, whichever is earlier.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-04102025-266663 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 4333] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025/ASVINA 8, 1947 MINISTRY OF MINES NOTIFICATION MINISTRY OF MINES NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 30th September, 2025 S.O. 4457(E). In exercise of the powers conferred by the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957) and consequent upon accreditation provided by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training of the Quality Council of India, the Central Government hereby notifies M/s S and S Geological Consultants under “Category 'A' Exploration Agencies" as per the guidelines for notification of accredited private exploration agencies issued by the Government of India in the Ministry of Mines vide order No. M.VI-16/15/2021-Mines VI, dated the 12th August, 2021. 2. The said agency shall carry out prospecting operations in compliance with the conditions specified in the said guidelines. 3. This notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall remain valid for a period of three years or till the expiry or termination of the accreditation granted, whichever is earlier. [F. No. M.VI-16/22/2022-Mines VI] DINESH MAHUR, Jt. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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