Section 16: Sub-grade minerals to be brought to surface

Q: What does Section 16 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR) deal with?

Section 16 TMCDR pertains to "Sub-grade minerals to be brought to surface". It is part of the The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 16 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR) governs sub-grade minerals to be brought to surface. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 16 TMCDR still in force?

Yes, Section 16 of the The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 16 TMCDR?

धारा 16 TMCDR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017. Section 16 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR) governs sub-grade minerals to be brought to surface. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 16 TMCDR?

Dhara 16 TMCDR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 16 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR) governs sub-grade minerals to be brought to surface. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 16 of The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 16, The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (TMCDR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017, § 16 (India).

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The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017

Chapter IIIMIN — ing Operations

Section 16

Sub-grade minerals to be brought to surface

(1)

All the sub-grade ore or minerals wherever obtained from underground workings shall be brought to the surface instead of leaving or packing them underground, which shall be stacked separately at the earmarked place.