Section 2, Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S21-C42]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 23 February 2004 by S.O. 1798(E) [N12-BWZ].
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "mine" means any excavation where any operation for the purpose of searching for or obtaining minerals has been or is being carried on; (b) "mining lease" means a lease granted for the purpose of undertaking mining operations, and includes a sub-lease granted for such purpose; (c) "mining operations" means any operations undertaken for the purpose of winning any mineral; (d) "minerals" includes all minerals except mineral oils; (e) "owner" when used in relation to a mine, means any person who is the immediate proprietor or lessee or occupier of the mine or of any part thereof; (f) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (g) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
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mine: Section 2, Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S21C42] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "mine" means any excavation where any operation for the purpose of searching for or obtaining minerals has been or is being carried on
mine: 5 more definitions.
minerals: Section 2, Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S21C42] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "minerals" includes all minerals except mineral oils
minerals: 5 more definitions.
mining lease: Section 2, Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S21C42] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "mining lease" means a lease granted for the purpose of undertaking mining operations, and includes a sub-lease granted for such purpose
mining lease: 5 more definitions.
mining operations: Section 2, Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S21C42] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "mining operations" means any operations undertaken for the purpose of winning any mineral
mining operations: 5 more definitions.
owner: Section 2, Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S21C42] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "owner" when used in relation to a mine, means any person who is the immediate proprietor or lessee or occupier of the mine or of any part thereof
owner: 16 more definitions.
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