Rajasthan Amends Minor Mineral Concession Rules 2017

UdaipurTimes, Nov 13, 2026 - In a major step towards expediting the operationalisation of auctioned minor mineral mines and simplifying procedures while ensuring greater transparency, the State Government has introduced necessary amendments to the Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules (RMMCR), 2017.

Under the revised provisions, timelines have been prescribed for issuing Letters of Intent (LOIs) for auctioned mines and granting mining concessions. The stipulated periods for submitting performance security and obtaining mining plan approvals have been reduced. The timeline for obtaining environmental clearances has also been shortened, while the bid security requirements have been made more practical.

Under the direction and guidance of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, who also holds the Mines portfolio, the State Government has been consistently taking steps to make Rajasthan's mining sector one of the country's leading sectors, supported by simplified procedures and a transparent regulatory framework. Special emphasis is being placed on ensuring that mining operations at auctioned mines commence at the earliest to boost investment, employment, production and revenue.

According to the amended provisions, LOIs for auctioned minor mineral mines will now be issued by the authorised authority within 15 days of completion of the requisite formalities following the auction. After the grant of the mining concession, the agreement must now be executed within 45 days instead of the earlier period of three months.

If the LOI is not issued by the authorised authority within the prescribed timeframe, it can be issued by a higher authority.

Similarly, the time allowed for submitting performance security and obtaining approval for mining plans has been reduced from six months to three months. The period for obtaining environmental clearance has also been reduced from one-and-a-half years to one year.

Under the new provisions, the bid security deposit requirement for minor mineral mines with a reserve price exceeding Rs 1.20 crore has also been rationalised. Bidders participating in the auction will now be required to deposit an amount equivalent to one-third of the reserve price as bid security.

Additional Chief Secretary, Mines and Petroleum, Aparna Arora, has been focusing on expediting the operationalisation of auctioned minor mineral mines across the State. Accordingly, the rules are being simplified and procedural requirements eased.

The notification amending the Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017, has been issued under the signature of Special Secretary, Mines, Namrata Vrishni. The amended provisions have come into effect with the issuance of the notification.